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We remember Leonard Wright
We remember Leonard Wright
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7459493
1893
1911
employment
Blastfurnace Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:8452464
1911
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
12209
Border Regiment
Source:4901354
service
British Army
Private
12209
Border Regiment
Source:4901354
1916
death
Source:7459493
5th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
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sibling
Percy Wright
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sibling
Bertie Wright
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sibling
Tom Wright
Source:8452464
sibling
Clarence Wright
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Wright |
| Source | 4901354 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12209 | Border Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 12209 | Border Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Wright | mother | ||
| Henry Wright | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Wright | brother | ||
| Bertie Wright | brother | ||
| Tom Wright | brother | ||
| Clarence Wright | brother |
Media
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War Memorial St Laurence Ch Middleton St GeorgeThe War Memorial is located in grounds of St Laurence Church. Leonard Wright's name appears on the memorial alongside his two brothers Clarence and Tom. The three brothers (all lost during WWI) lived a short distance from the church at 13 Chapel St, Middleton St George.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial St Laurence Ch Middleton St George | Keith34556 | |
| 12209 L/Cpl Leonard Wright 8th Bn Border Regt | Keith34556 |
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