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We remember Leonard Pollitt
We remember Leonard Pollitt
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1891
location
27 Collier Street, Runcorn, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3546156
1891 - 1911
1915
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:3546156
24th March 1915
1919
discharge
Source:3546156
1st March 1919
1949
location
49 Wood Street, Port Sunlight, Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3546156
28th December 1949
awards
Russian Medal Of St George 4th Class
Other War Service Award
Source:3546156
employment
worker
Gossage's Soap Works
Widness
United Kingdom
Source:3546156
marriage
Florrie
Source:3546156
service
British Army
Private
1308
Cheshire Regiment
Source:3546156
service
British Army
Private
240075
Cheshire Regiment
Source:3546156
service
British Army
Private
240075
Cheshire Regiment
1/5th Battalion
Source:3546156
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3546156
location
31 Rutland Street, Runcorn, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:3546156
1952
death
United Kingdom
Source:3546156
10th November 1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Pollitt |
| Source | 3546156 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Collier Street, Runcorn, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 - 1911 | |
| 31 Rutland Street, Runcorn, Cheshire | United Kingdom | |||
| 49 Wood Street, Port Sunlight, Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th December 1949 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1308 | Cheshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 240075 | Cheshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 240075 | Cheshire Regiment | 1/5th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Russian Medal Of St George 4th Class | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| Frederick William Pollitt | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florrie | wife |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte Leonard Pollitt | Gary27782 | |
| Pte Leonard Pollitt Medals | Gary27782 |
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