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We remember James Stephen Leah
We remember James Stephen Leah
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1891
location
2 Jeffery St. Dukinfield
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8493564
1891
1899
dates
Age 18
Source:8493564
23rd January 1899
1899
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8493564
23rd January 1899
1899
service
British Army
Pte
6014
Loyal North Lancashire Regt
Second
Source:8493564
23rd January 1899 - 1st July 1905
1905
service
British Army
L/Corp
6014
Loyal North Lancashire Regt
Second
Source:8493564
1st July 1905 - 21st March 1906
1906
service
British Army
L/Serg
6014
Loyal North Lancashire Regt
Second
Source:8493564
8th July 1906 - 3rd October 1809
1909
service
British Army
Corporal
6014
Loyal North Lancashire Regt
Second
Source:8493564
6th October 1909 - 22nd October 1912
1913
service
British Army
Serg
6014 / 93869
Loyal North Lancashire Regt
2nd
Source:8493564
3rd April 1913 - 1st December 1916
1916
service
British Army
CSM
93869
Loyal North Lancashire Regt
2nd
Source:8493564
1st December 1916 - 17th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
CSM
93869
Machine Gun Corps
Source:8493564
17th February 1917 - 22nd January 1920
1918
hospitalisation
Hernia
Hospital/Institution
Source:8493564
6th April 1918
1918
marriage
Gertrude Francis
Source:8493564
25th June 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8493564
3rd October 1918
1920
discharge
Source:8493564
22nd January 1920
1920
hospitalisation
Malaria
Hospital/Institution
Source:8493564
22nd January 1920
1920
dates
Age 38
Source:8493564
1920
1920
location
23 Princess St. Blackpool
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8493564
1920
1921
location
48 Balfour St. Burton, Staffs
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8493564
1921
employment
Miller
Dukinfield, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8493564
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
93869
Machine Gun Corps
Source:4986664
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Stephen |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Leah |
| Source | 8493564 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jeffery St. Dukinfield | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1891 | |
| 23 Princess St. Blackpool | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1920 | |
| 48 Balfour St. Burton, Staffs | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 93869 | Machine Gun Corps | Company Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | 6014 | Loyal North Lancashire Regt | Second | Pte | |
| British Army | 6014 | Loyal North Lancashire Regt | Second | L/Corp | |
| British Army | 6014 | Loyal North Lancashire Regt | Second | L/Serg | |
| British Army | 6014 | Loyal North Lancashire Regt | Second | Corporal | |
| British Army | 6014 / 93869 | Loyal North Lancashire Regt | 2nd | Serg | |
| British Army | 93869 | Loyal North Lancashire Regt | 2nd | CSM | |
| British Army | 93869 | Machine Gun Corps | CSM |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Francis | wife | 25th June 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-01-23 | 5'4" |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette 3 Oct 1918 | Chris59039 | |
| James Stephen Leah - Military Record | Chris59039 |
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