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We remember Charles Leeson
We remember Charles Leeson
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1908
enlistment
Source:7667547
1st April 1908
1908
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
12221
Royal Marine Artillery - HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:8563888
1st April 1908
marriage
Hilda
Source:8728115
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS INVINCIBLE suffered magazine explosion during the Battle of Jutland. There were only 6 survivors out of a crew of over a thousand.
Source:8563888
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Leeson |
| Source | 7667547 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 12221 | Royal Marine Artillery - HMS INVINCIBLE | Gunner |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda | wife |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible 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 Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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Stories
Stories
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