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We remember Leslie Francis Short
We remember Leslie Francis Short
Timeline
Timeline
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1918
1919
1919
1928
1971
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leslie Francis |
| Initials | LF |
| Last Name | Short |
| Source | 4021960 |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 435 City Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th October 1919 | |
| 96 Lightwoods Road, Smethwick, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 983 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 14th (Service) Battalion (1st Birmingham) | Lieutenant | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry attached Royal Air Force | Lieutenant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred James Short | father | ||
| Hannah Wallwork | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Greswold Short | brother | 1897 | |
| Edna Beryl Short | sister | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene S Gardener | wife | 1928 |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Birmingham City Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Simon1303 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Simon1303 |
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