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We remember Arthur Leighton
We remember Arthur Leighton
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1907
1908
1909
1911
1914
1914
1915
1915
1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Leighton |
| Source | 2629706 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12253 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 12253 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 12253 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Leighton | daughter | 18th January 1908 | |
| Catherine Leighton | daughter | 24th December 1909 | |
| Rebecca Leighton | daughter | 29th April 1911 | |
| John Eli Leighton | son | 31st January 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Leighton | mother | ||
| Edwin Leighton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Williams | wife | 9th November 1907 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | R58235 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | R58235 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| MIC image (Ancestry) | R58235 |
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