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We remember Leonard Davis
We remember Leonard Davis
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1901
employment
Lad in Brewery
United Kingdom
Source:8680842
31st March 1901
1906
employment
Labourer
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:7932483
25th June 1906
1906
enlistment
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:7932483
25th June 1906
1910
marriage
Ellen Louisa Cleall
Source:8680827
1910
1914
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
310329
HMS Iron Duke
Source:7932483
10th March 1914 - 28th September 1916
1928
discharge
Source:7932483
26th June 1928
children
Sissy Davis
Source:8680571
service
Royal Navy
310329
Source:6309880
location
61 Delhi Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6629973
1951
death
Not War Related
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6629973
Source:6629181
15th June 1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Davis |
| Source | 6309880 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Delhi Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 310329 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 310329 | HMS Iron Duke | Stoker Petty Officer |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sissy Davis | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Davis | mother | ||
| Arthur John Davis | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Louisa Cleall | wife | 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-06-25 | 5'5" |
Media
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Postcard sent to Leonard DavisThis is the front and reverse side of a picture postcard sent to Leonard Davis who at the time was serving as a Stoker Petty Officer on board HMS Iron Duke. Like Leonard, the postcard was a survivor of the Battle of Jutland. It also survived the first air raid on Portsmouth, 10th January 1941.The little girl in the picture is his eldest daughter, Lizzie Davis - her nickname was 'Sissy'.Contributed by:
Clive2136
Communities
Communities
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Portsmouth Men at the Battle of JutlandMore about Portsmouth Men at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS Iron Duke at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Iron Duke at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Clive2136 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clive2136 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Clive2136 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clive2136 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations): Leonard Davis | Clive2136 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Davis | Clive2136 | |
| Postcard sent to Leonard Davis | Clive2136 |
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