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We remember Leo Ruston Messum
We remember Leo Ruston Messum
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Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Stanley Ruston Messum
Source:6995935
1883
1885
sibling
Beatrice Alice Messum
Source:6995921
1885
1887
1887
location
Chaseley, Walm Lane, Willesden Park
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6995959
2nd December 1887
1891
sibling
Hugh Ruston Messum
Source:6995935
1891
1893
sibling
Sybil Messum
Source:6995921
1893
1901
location
Ruscote, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9329387
31st March 1901
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:6995935
1901
1907
service
Indian Army
Second Lieutenant
Source:6995882
17th August 1907
1909
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant
21st Punjabis
Source:6995885
17th November 1909
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:6995921
1911
1911
location
Red Lodge, Graemes Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6995921
1911
1916
service
Indian Army
Captain
21st Punjabis
Source:6995899
17th August 1916
1917
service
Indian Army
Captain
15th Punjab Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:6995962
1917 - 1918
1918
service
Indian Army
Captain
152nd Infantry
1st Battalion
Source:6995962
1918
1933
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Source:6995911
17th August 1933
1938
discharge
Source:6995914
11th December 1938
marriage
Nan Fleming
Source:6995953
service
British Army
Major
Punjabis
Source:3016977
1970
location
31 Buttonslaw Drive, Coledale, NSW
Australia
their own address
Source:6995953
20th May 1970
1970
death
Unknown
Australia
Source:6995916
20th May 1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leo Ruston |
| Initials | LR |
| Last Name | Messum |
| Source | 3016977 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Buttonslaw Drive, Coledale, NSW | Australia | their own address | known 20th May 1970 | |
| Chaseley, Walm Lane, Willesden Park | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd December 1887 | |
| Red Lodge, Graemes Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Ruscote, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Punjabis | Major | |||
| Indian Army | Second Lieutenant | ||||
| Indian Army | 21st Punjabis | Lieutenant | |||
| Indian Army | 21st Punjabis | Captain | |||
| Indian Army | Lieutenant Colonel | ||||
| Indian Army | 15th Punjab Regiment | 1st Battalion | Captain | ||
| Indian Army | 152nd Infantry | 1st Battalion | Captain |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Hester | mother | ||
| William Ruston Messum | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Alice Messum | sister | 1885 | |
| Sybil Messum | sister | 1893 | |
| Stanley Ruston Messum | brother | 1883 | |
| Hugh Ruston Messum | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nan Fleming | wife |
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Communities
Communities
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Berkhamsted School Roll of Honour 1914 - Regular ArmyMore about Berkhamsted School Roll of Honour 1914 - Regular Army
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Guy74824 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gentlemen to be second lieutenants | Anthony26083 | |
| Second Lieutenants from the Unattached List to be Second Lieutenants | Anthony26083 | |
| Indian Army: Second Lieutenants to be Lieutenants | Anthony26083 | |
| Indian Army: Lieutenants to be Captains | Anthony26083 | |
| Indian Army: Majors to be Lieutenant Colonels | Anthony26083 | |
| Indian Army: officers retire | Anthony26083 | |
| Notice of grant of probate on estate of Leo Ruston Messum | Anthony26083 | |
| Lt-Col Leo R Messum death | Anthony26083 | |
| Birth of a son to William Ruston Messum | Anthony26083 | |
| List of British Officers who have served with the Regiment | Anthony26083 |
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We remember Leo Ruston Messum
Also remembered by 2 people