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We remember Leonard Bristol
We remember Leonard Bristol
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Esmond Bristol
Source:9279249
1878
1880
sibling
Harold Bristol
Source:9279249
1880
1882
sibling
Malcolm Bristol
Source:9279249
1882
1885
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:9279515
5th April 1891
1891
education
Leonard was boarding with his aunt Mary Bristol (44) who ran a boarding school with some 11 pupils of ages from 5 (Leonard) to 16 (inclusive)
The Academy
Hindon Lane, Tisbury, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9279515
5th April 1891
1891
location
The Academy, Hindon Lane, Tisbury, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9279515
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Jessie Bristol
Source:9279249
1891
1895
sibling
Hilda Bristol
Source:9279249
1895
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9279516
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Assistant on Farm
His cousin William Bristol
Northend Farm, North End Lane, Motcombe, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9279516
31st March 1901
1901
location
his cousin William Bristol's farm:- Northend Farm, North End Lane, Motcombe, Dorset
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9279516
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:9279249
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Civil Engineers' Assistant
London County Council
London
United Kingdom
Source:9279249
2nd April 1911
1911
location
68 Victoria Road, Finsbury Park, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9279249
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 28
Source:9279256
4th August 1914
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:9279274
2nd September 1917
1917
dates
Age 31
Source:9279256
2nd September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9279265
2nd September 1917 - 1st March 1919
1918
dates
Age 33
Source:9279274
11th November 1918
1919
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9279274
2nd March 1919 - 1st April 1920
1920
dates
Age 34
Source:9279274
1st April 1920
1920
discharge
Source:9279274
1st April 1920
1920
dates
Age 34
Source:9279282
21st August 1920
1923
dates
Age 37
Source:504362
12th June 1923
1923
location
Postal address:- Malanda, via Cairns, North Queensland
Australia
their own address
Source:504362
12th June 1923
1959
death
Not War Related
Leonard Bristol died some 40 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 74.
Cairns, Queensland
Australia
Source:9279290
1959
1959
dates
Age 74
Source:9279290
October 1959
burial
Martyn and Anderson Streets, Cairns, Queensland
Australia
Source:9279290
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Bristol |
| Source | 504362 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Victoria Road, Finsbury Park, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Postal address:- Malanda, via Cairns, North Queensland | Australia | their own address | known 12th June 1923 | |
| The Academy, Hindon Lane, Tisbury, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| his cousin William Bristol's farm:- Northend Farm, North End Lane, Motcombe, Dorset | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Bristol nee Turner | mother | ||
| Frank Bristol | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esmond Bristol | brother | 1878 | |
| Harold Bristol | brother | 1880 | |
| Malcolm Bristol | brother | 1882 | |
| Jessie Bristol | sister | 1891 | |
| Hilda Bristol | sister | 1895 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Edmonton Registration District, London | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 27 Sep 1917 Page 9995 - Appointed Second Lieutenant | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 18 Sep 1919 Page 11674 - Promoted to Lieutenant | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 13 Aug 1920 Page 8462 - Relinquishment of Commission | Keith22624 | |
| Find a Grave website entry on Leonard Bristol | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War entry for 1732 CQMS Malcolm Bristol - AIF | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War entry for Esmond Bristol - Royal Artillery | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Bristol's 1920 migration to Australia 1of2 | Keith22624 | |
| Leonard Bristol's 1920 migration to Australia 2of2 | Keith22624 | |
| Royal Regiment of Artillery | Keith22624 |
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