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We remember William Leighton
We remember William Leighton
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1903
children
Doris
Source:6951850
25th March 1903
1903
marriage
Lily Nutley
Source:8488928
12th November 1903
1905
children
Irenia
Source:6951850
16th February 1905
1906
children
James William
Source:6951850
19th December 1906
1909
children
Richard
Source:6951850
24th May 1909
1911
children
Edward
Source:6951850
2nd April 1911
1916
children
Jennie
Source:6951850
10th August 1916
1918
enlistment
Source:6951850
1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
190289
Source:6951850
30th May 1918 - 10th July 1919
employment
Watch Maker
Source:6951850
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Leighton |
| Source | 6951850 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 190289 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris | daughter | 25th March 1903 | |
| Irenia | daughter | 16th February 1905 | |
| James William | son | 19th December 1906 | |
| Richard | son | 24th May 1909 | |
| Edward | son | 2nd April 1911 | |
| Jennie | daughter | 10th August 1916 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Nutley | wife | 12th November 1903 |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Back of Postcard sent from William Leighton | Linda571 | |
| Front of postcard sent by William Leighton | Linda571 |
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