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We remember Leonard Augustus Simms
We remember Leonard Augustus Simms
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:7961710
31st March 1901
1901
location
Camden Road Carshalton Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7961710
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Winifred Simms
Source:7961720
20th April 1902
1903
sibling
Edna Simms
Source:7961720
17th November 1903
1906
sibling
Trevor Simms
Source:7961720
12th March 1906
1910
sibling
May Simms
Source:7961720
11th February 1910
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:7961720
2nd April 1911
1911
location
3 Jersey Street Bootle
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7961720
2nd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 19
Source:7961712
26th January 1916
1916
marriage
Mary Helena Howson
Source:7961712
26th January 1916
1916
location
37 Spencer Street Bootle
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7961712
26th January 1916
service
British Army
Corporal
1405
Denbigh Yeomanry
Source:4039656
service
British Army
Corporal
57016
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:4039656
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Liverpool Regiment
Source:4039656
1974
death
Not War Related
In Hospital
Folkstone Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7961703
14th November 1974
1974
dates
Age 78
Source:7961703
December 1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard Augustus |
| Initials | LA |
| Last Name | Simms |
| Source | 4039656 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jersey Street Bootle | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 37 Spencer Street Bootle | United Kingdom | parents address | known 26th January 1916 | |
| Camden Road Carshalton Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1405 | Denbigh Yeomanry | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 57016 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | Liverpool Regiment | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Simms | mother | ||
| Augustus James Simms | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Simms | sister | 20th April 1902 | |
| Edna Simms | sister | 17th November 1903 | |
| Trevor Simms | brother | 12th March 1906 | |
| May Simms | sister | 11th February 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Helena Howson | wife | 26th January 1916 |
Media
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Inspecting the Tanks at Barnbow, Crossgates YorksWorked in the IFVME as Leading Technical Illustrator for plans of tanks. Photo taken c 1950'sContributed by:
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Title Page of Art of Silhouette Cutting 1939Shows a self-portrait of himself with his scissors.Contributed by:
Diana32284
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Diana32284 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Diana32284 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Diana32284 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Diana32284 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Diana32284 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| In Home Guard Uniform in WW2 | Diana32284 | |
| Leonard early 1920's | Diana32284 | |
| After the wars | Diana32284 | |
| Inspecting the Tanks at Barnbow, Crossgates Yorks | Diana32284 | |
| Title Page of Art of Silhouette Cutting 1939 | Diana32284 |
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