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We remember Leonard Edwards
We remember Leonard Edwards
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
David Edwards
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1873
1874
sibling
Lewis Edwards
Source:7960354
1874
1876
sibling
John Edwards
Source:7960354
1876
1892
1892
location
23 Regent Street, Treorchy, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7960354
17th September 1892 - 31st May 1916
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:7960713
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:7960354
14th June 1915
1915
appointments
Attached to 5th Battalion D/580
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21st June 1915 - 1st September 1915
1915
appointments
Attached to HMS Palace
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1st September 1915 - 14th September 1915
1915
appointments
Drafted from HMS Palace to HMS Victory, Portsmouth
Source:7960354
14th September 1915 - 24th September 1915
employment
Coal Miner
United Kingdom
Source:7960354
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Z/1400
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:7960359
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7960359
31st May 1916
burial
Plymouth
United Kingdom
Source:7960354
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Edwards |
| Source | 6213896 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Regent Street, Treorchy, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | parents address | 17th September 1892 - 31st May 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Z/1400 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Edwards, nee Williams | mother | ||
| John David Edwards | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Edwards | brother | 1876 | |
| Lewis Edwards | brother | 1874 | |
| David Edwards | brother | 1873 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-14 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-14 | Welsh Wesleyan |
Media
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Able Seaman Leonard EdwardsServed with Royal Naval Division, killed in action on 31st May 1916, on board HMS Queen Mary at the Battle of Jutland
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Able Seaman Leonard EdwardsLast family photograph of Leonard with his parents and siblingsContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Queen Mary at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Queen Mary at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commision | Kevin63908 | |
| 1911 Census | Kevin63908 | |
| Leonard Edwards Profile | Kevin63908 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Queen Mary | Trevor321 | |
| Able Seaman Leonard Edwards | Kevin63908 | |
| Able Seaman Leonard Edwards | Kevin63908 | |
| Sinking of HMS Queen Mary | Kevin63908 |
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