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We remember Leonard David
We remember Leonard David
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Timeline
Timeline
1896
1898
sibling
Llewellyn
Source:8566340
1898
1901
sibling
Idris
Source:8566301
1901
1901
location
Richard Street, Cilfynydd, Pontypridd
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8566340
1901
1911
location
20 Romilly Road, Barry
United Kingdom
Source:8566339
1911
1915
enlistment
Cardiff
United Kingdom
Source:8566301
29th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
255
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8566301
29th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
28
Heavy Battery, 43rd, 38th Divisional Artillery WAC
Source:8566329
29th March 1915
1915
employment
Shipping clerk
Source:8566301
1915
1915
theatres
East Africa :5a
Source:8566329
24th June 1915
1917
hospitalisation
Malaria
Hospital/Institution
Source:8566301
2nd February 1917 - 12th February 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Malaria
Hospital/Institution
Source:8566301
14th April 1918 - 2nd August 1918
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8566301
21st August 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Malaria
Hospital/Institution
Source:8566301
14th December 1918 - 2nd January 1919
service
British Army
Gunner
290345
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:5380703
service
British Army
Serjeant
290345
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:7019196
location
Brynheulog, Romilly Road, Barry
United Kingdom
Source:8566329
1919
death
War Related Sickness
Sceptic pneumonia
South Africa
Source:7019196
Source:8566301
2nd June 1919
burial
Kwazulu Natal
South Africa
F. 149.
Source:7019196
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | David |
| Source | 8566300 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Romilly Road, Barry | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| Brynheulog, Romilly Road, Barry | United Kingdom | |||
| Richard Street, Cilfynydd, Pontypridd | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 290345 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 290345 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 255 | Royal Garrison Artillery | |||
| British Army | 28 | Heavy Battery, 43rd, 38th Divisional Artillery WAC |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Lydia David | mother | ||
| Idwal David | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idris | brother | 1901 | |
| Llewellyn | brother | 1898 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'4" |
Media
Media
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Leonard's gravePhoto of war grave in Durban (Stellawood) Cemetery, South Africa, taken by Eleanor Garvie
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Selena49658
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard's grave | Selena49658 |
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We remember Leonard David
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