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We remember Ralph Leatham, K
We remember Ralph Leatham, K
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1906
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:7640891
30th June 1906
1910
marriage
Enid Mary Birks
Source:7640891
19th December 1910
1917
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7640891
31st December 1917
1924
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:7640891
31st December 1924
1936
service
Royal Navy
Rear Admiral
Source:7640891
5th January 1936
1939
service
Royal Navy
Vice-Admiral
Source:7640891
1st August 1939
1942
awards
Knight Commander of the British Empire
Other War Service Award
Source:7640891
1st January 1942
1943
service
Royal Navy
Admiral
Source:7640891
9th December 1943
1954
death
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9495629
Source:9495650
10th March 1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ralph |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Leatham, K |
| Source | 7640891 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | Rear Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Vice-Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Admiral |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| CB | British Award/Decoration | |
| Knight Commander of the British Empire | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Gurney Leatham | father | ||
| Annie Gertrude La Trobe Bateman | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enid Mary Birks | wife | 19th December 1910 |
Media
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Vice Admiral Sir Ralph Leatham, KCBSecond World War photograph, creator Lt. J.E. Russell, part of the IWM Admiralty Official collection.
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Lauren | george7753 | |
| Ralph Leatham | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | george7753 | |
| Vice Admiral Sir Ralph Leatham, KCB | Jonathan101862 |
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