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We remember John William Leighton
We remember John William Leighton
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9444673
1901
1901
location
Victoria Barracks, East Yorkshire Regiment, Beverley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9444673
1901
1910
marriage
Lillie, Harrison Leighton
Source:9448001
1st September 1910
1911
employment
Grocer and Provision Dealer
Beverley
United Kingdom
Source:9448001
1911
1911
location
102 Keldgate, Beverley, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9444672
1911
1918
children
Dorothy Leighton
Source:9448001
26th August 1918
service
British Army
Private
38358
East Yorkshire Regiment
Source:9435736
service
British Army
Private
44168
Durham Light Infantry
1/6th Battalion
Source:9435736
1918
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:7394078
Source:9435736
14th April 1918
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
Panel 8 and 9
Source:7394078
sibling
Annie, Elizabeth Leighton
Source:9444673
sibling
Henry, Atkin Leighton
Source:9444672
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Leighton |
| Source | 9435736 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Keldgate, Beverley, East Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Victoria Barracks, East Yorkshire Regiment, Beverley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 38358 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 44168 | Durham Light Infantry | 1/6th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Leighton | daughter | 26th August 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret, Ann Atkin | mother | ||
| John, Henry Leighton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie, Elizabeth Leighton | sister | ||
| Henry, Atkin Leighton | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillie, Harrison Leighton | wife | 1st September 1910 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Keldgate Roll of Honour, Beverley, East YorkshireMore about Keldgate Roll of Honour, Beverley, East Yorkshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ralph22760 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ralph22760 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ralph22760 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ralph22760 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte John William Leighton | Ralph22760 |
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