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We remember Leonard Boorn
We remember Leonard Boorn
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1914
service
British Army
Private
1907
East Kent Regiment
1/1st Battalion
Source:412570
7th April 1914 - 5th March 1919
1914
employment
Licensed Victualler
Folkestone
United Kingdom
Source:412570
7th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Broadoak
United Kingdom
Source:412570
7th August 1914
1914
location
24 Harvey Street, Folkestone, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:412570
7th September 1914
1915
marriage
Maria Eugenie DEWBERRY
Source:412570
22nd January 1915
1918
hospitalisation
Hernia
Hospital/Institution
Source:412570
November 1918 - 26th February 1919
1921
location
2 Rose Cottages, Park Road, St Mary's Cray, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:412570
13th February 1921
service
British Army
Private
270182
East Kent Regiment
Source:412570
1950
death
Not War Related
Folkestone
United Kingdom
Source:412570
1950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Boorn |
| Source | 412570 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Rose Cottages, Park Road, St Mary's Cray, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 13th February 1921 | |
| 24 Harvey Street, Folkestone, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 7th September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 270182 | East Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 1907 | East Kent Regiment | 1/1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ann UPTON | mother | ||
| John Whittingham BOORN | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Eugenie DEWBERRY | wife | 22nd January 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| East Kent Regiment, The Buffs | Peter34996 |
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