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We remember William Archer Lenton
We remember William Archer Lenton
Timeline
Timeline
1873
1897
marriage
Rosa Marks
Source:9300302
9th September 1897
1898
children
Kate Lenton
Source:9300301
1898
1903
children
William Lenton
Source:9300301
1903
1905
children
Lilian Mary Lenton
Source:9300301
5th April 1905
1906
children
Edward Archibald Lenton
Source:9300301
11th November 1906
1911
children
Christine Lenton
Source:9300301
1911
1912
children
Walter Lenton
Source:9300301
23rd January 1912
1913
children
Mary Ann Ivy Lenton
Source:9300301
27th February 1913
1915
enlistment
Source:6673972
1915
1919
discharge
Source:6673972
29th March 1919
employment
Stableman
Source:6673972
hospitalisation
Disability:
Hospital/Institution
Source:6673972
service
British Army
Private
SS/20900
Army Service Corps
Source:9300300
service
British Army
Private
349491
Labour Corps
Source:9300300
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aircraftman 2nd Class
121703
Source:6673972
location
2, Alma Terrace, Eastney, Portsmouth.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9300292
1919
death
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:9300292
9th May 1919
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
North Wall. B. 14. 12.
Source:9300292
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Archer |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Lenton |
| Source | 9300302 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Alma Terrace, Eastney, Portsmouth. | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SS/20900 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 349491 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 121703 | Aircraftman 2nd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Lenton | daughter | 1898 | |
| William Lenton | son | 1903 | |
| Christine Lenton | daughter | 1911 | |
| Edward Archibald Lenton | son | 11th November 1906 | |
| Lilian Mary Lenton | daughter | 5th April 1905 | |
| Walter Lenton | son | 23rd January 1912 | |
| Mary Ann Ivy Lenton | daughter | 27th February 1913 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Marks | wife | 9th September 1897 |
Media
Media
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Cross of SacrificeAircraftman 2nd Class William A Lenton is buried in Highland Road Cemetery, Portsmouth. (Image 5/2013)
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DR117137
Communities
Communities
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My Silver War Badge CommunityMore about My Silver War Badge Community
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Highland Road Cemetery, PortsmouthMore about Highland Road Cemetery, Portsmouth
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | DR117137 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cross of Sacrifice | DR117137 |
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