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We remember Leonard Brueton
We remember Leonard Brueton
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Howard Brueton
Source:5518594
1879
1881
1883
sibling
Lily Brueton
Source:9409260
1883
1886
sibling
May Brueton
Source:9409257
1886
1891
location
Havelock Road, Saltley, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9409257
1891
1901
location
111 Alum Rock Road
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9409260
1901
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:5518594
13th May 1901
1901
employment
Carpenter
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:5518594
13th May 1901
1901
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:5518594
13th May 1901
1901
service
British Army
4679
Army ordnance corps
Source:5518594
13th May 1901 - 20th August 1920
1912
marriage
Ethel Crompton
Source:5518594
1912
1913
children
Ronald Henry Brueton
Source:5518594
20th June 1913
1915
children
Leonard Lehavre Brueton
Source:5518594
1915
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
S/4679
Army Ordnance Corps
Source:569821
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
S/4679
Army Ordnance Corps
Source:569821
service
British Army
QMR Serjeant
S/4679
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Source:9409249
location
Ihens Cottage, Railway Path, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk, Lancs.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9409249
1920
death
Not War Related
Leonard was taken ill whilst serving in Egypt. He was returned to England by boat. There is some confusion as to whether he died on board ship or on arrival in Southampton.
Southampton
United Kingdom
Source:5518594
29th August 1920
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
C.E. 2038.
Source:9409249
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Brueton |
| Source | 569821 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Alum Rock Road | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| Havelock Road, Saltley, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Ihens Cottage, Railway Path, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk, Lancs. | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/4679 | Army Ordnance Corps | Lance Serjeant | ||
| British Army | S/4679 | Army Ordnance Corps | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 4679 | Army ordnance corps | |||
| British Army | S/4679 | Royal Army Ordnance Corps | QMR Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Henry Brueton | son | 20th June 1913 | |
| Leonard Lehavre Brueton | son | 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Brueton nee Moncrieff | mother | ||
| Elijah Brueton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Brueton | brother | 1879 | |
| May Brueton | sister | 1886 | |
| Lily Brueton | sister | 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Crompton | wife | 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | light blue | light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-05-13 | 5'6" |
Media
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Grave in HampshireThe grave of Leonard Brueton in Netley Military Cemetery, Hampshire (image 08/2013)
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leonard brueton marriage to ethel cromptonin uniform posing for wedding photograph ormskirk 1912
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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 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Hampshire | DR117137 | |
| leonard brueton marriage to ethel crompton | allan142165 |
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