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We remember Leonard Nussey
We remember Leonard Nussey
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Herbert Nussey
Source:9024454
1874
1875
sibling
Jane Nussey
Source:9024454
1875
1876
sibling
Ada Nussey
Source:9024454
1876
1879
sibling
George William Nussey
Source:9024454
1879
1880
1881
location
Woolley Village, near Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9024453
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
Guy Nussey
Source:9024454
1882
1885
sibling
Frank Nussey
Source:9024454
1885
1886
sibling
Thomas Nussey
Source:9024454
1886
1889
sibling
Mary Ellen Nussey
Source:9024454
1889
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:9024454
5th April 1891
1891
location
Number 27, Woolley Village, near Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9024454
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:9024456
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Footman
John Skipwith Herbert Fullerton
Wentbridge, Kirk Smeaton, Hemsworth, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9024456
31st March 1901
1901
location
Employed as a Footman at - The School House, Wentbridge, Kirk Smeaton, Hemsworth, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9024456
31st March 1901
1904
marriage
Gertrude Nussey nee Garlick
Source:9024463
27th April 1904
1904
dates
Age 23
Source:9025075
June 1904
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:9024532
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Butler
Probably Adam Cross
Brixworth Hall, Brixworth, Daventry, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9024532
2nd April 1911
1911
location
A visitor at - Shuckburgh Hall, near Daventry, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9024532
2nd April 1911
1916
location
The Grange, Brixworth, near Daventry, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9024463
23rd August 1916
1916
dates
Age 36
Source:9024463
24th August 1916
1916
enlistment
Northampton, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Source:9024463
24th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
27564
Northamptonshire Regiment
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:9024463
26th August 1916 - 1st December 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9024463
1st December 1916 - 22nd January 1918
1916
service
British Army
Private
27564
Northamptonshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9024463
2nd December 1916 - 16th May 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to head whilst on active service at Danill? or Darnell? France
Hospital/Institution
Source:9024463
26th December 1917 - 16th May 1918
1918
dates
Age 37
Source:9024463
16th May 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9024463
16th May 1918
1918
location
38 St Marys Road, Doncaster, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9024463
16th May 1918
1919
location
19 Eccleston Square, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9024463
27th June 1919
1923
death
Unknown
Leonard Nussey died within 5 years of his being discharged from the army because of a gun shot wound to his head. He was 42.
Newark Registration District, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9025227
1923
1923
dates
Age 42
Source:9025227
June 1923
employment
Smallholder
Probably self-employed
Brixworth, near Daventry, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Source:9024463
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Nussey |
| Source | 3293507 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Eccleston Square, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 27th June 1919 | |
| 38 St Marys Road, Doncaster, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th May 1918 | |
| A visitor at - Shuckburgh Hall, near Daventry, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Employed as a Footman at - The School House, Wentbridge, Kirk Smeaton, Hemsworth, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Number 27, Woolley Village, near Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| The Grange, Brixworth, near Daventry, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd August 1916 | |
| Woolley Village, near Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27564 | Northamptonshire Regiment | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 27564 | Northamptonshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Nussey nee Brooks | mother | ||
| Joseph Nussey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Nussey | brother | 1874 | |
| Jane Nussey | sister | 1875 | |
| Ada Nussey | sister | 1876 | |
| George William Nussey | brother | 1879 | |
| Guy Nussey | brother | 1882 | |
| Frank Nussey | brother | 1885 | |
| Thomas Nussey | brother | 1886 | |
| Mary Ellen Nussey | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Nussey nee Garlick | wife | 27th April 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-24 | 5'8" |
Media
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Telegram 28 Dec 1917 - "Dangerously Wounded"Telegram dated 28 Dec 1917 to Gertrude Nussey at home in London "Regret to inform you" [Leonard Nussey] at 64 Casualty Clearing Station France "dangerously wounded".Contributed by:
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Telegram 3 Jan 1918 - "Improving"Telegram dated 3 Jan 1918 to Gertrude Nussey at home in London "Pleasedto inform you" [Leonard Nussey] at 64 Casualty Clearing Station France "improving".Contributed by:
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Telegram 7 Jan 1918 - "off dangerously ill list"Telegram dated 7 Jan 1918 to Gertrude Nussey at home in London "Pleased to inform you" [Leonard Nussey] at 64 Casualty Clearing Station France "is off [the] dangerously ill list".Contributed by:
Keith22624
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Registration of Leonard Nussey's Birth | Keith22624 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Registration of Leonard Nussey's Death | Keith22624 | |
| A Picture of Brixworth Hall on the Lost Heritage Website | Keith22624 | |
| Wikipedia Entry on Shuckburgh Hall, near Daventry, Northamptonshire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Brixworth Registration District Northamptonshire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Newark Registration District, Nottinghamshire | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Northamptonshire Regiment Cap Badge | Keith22624 | |
| Telegram 28 Dec 1917 - "Dangerously Wounded" | Keith22624 | |
| Telegram 3 Jan 1918 - "Improving" | Keith22624 | |
| Telegram 7 Jan 1918 - "off dangerously ill list" | Keith22624 |
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