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We remember Leslie Nottingham
We remember Leslie Nottingham
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Ernest Boughton Nottingham
Source:8897009
1877
1879
sibling
Louise Nottingham
Source:8897009
1879
1881
sibling
Stanley Nottingham
Source:8897009
1881
1884
sibling
Ethel Nottingham
Source:8897009
1884
1889
sibling
Arthur Nottingham
Source:8897009
1889
1891
sibling
Bertha Nottingham
Source:8897009
1891
1895
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:8897007
31st March 1901
1901
location
241 Queens Road, Wimbledon, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8897007
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:8897009
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Office Boy
A local engineering company
Putney, London
United Kingdom
Source:8897009
2nd April 1911
1911
location
46 Werter Road, Putney, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8897009
2nd April 1911
1913
location
46 The Towers, Werter Road, Putney, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8897003
12th September 1913
1913
dates
Age 17
Source:8897003
13th September 1913
1913
employment
Junior Draughstman
Not known
Putney, London
United Kingdom
Source:8897003
13th September 1913
1913
enlistment
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8897003
13th September 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Private
18169
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Chatham Division
Source:8897003
13th September 1913 - 1st December 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
13806
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:8897005
2nd December 1913 - 27th September 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
13806
Royal Marine Artillery
HMS Queen Mary [a Battlecruiser]
Source:8897005
28th September 1914 - 31st May 1916
1916
dates
Age 20
Source:8897201
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Leslie Nottingham died aboard battlecruiser HMS Queen Mary when she was sunk by enemy action during the Battle of Jutland. He was 20.
the North Sea during the Battle of Jutland
Denmark
Source:7701760
Source:8897201
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leslie |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Nottingham |
| Source | 7701760 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 Queens Road, Wimbledon, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 46 The Towers, Werter Road, Putney, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 12th September 1913 | |
| 46 Werter Road, Putney, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 18169 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Chatham Division | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 13806 | Royal Marine Artillery | Gunner | ||
| Royal Navy | 13806 | Royal Marine Artillery | HMS Queen Mary [a Battlecruiser] | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Julia Nottingham nee Boughton | mother | ||
| Ernest Nottingham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Boughton Nottingham | brother | 1877 | |
| Louise Nottingham | sister | 1879 | |
| Stanley Nottingham | brother | 1881 | |
| Ethel Nottingham | sister | 1884 | |
| Arthur Nottingham | brother | 1889 | |
| Bertha Nottingham | sister | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-09-13 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-09-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Family Memorial Leslie NottinghamArthur Nottingham's grave in Wandsworth Cemetery, London, from the Find a Grave website (which does not appear to apportion copyright). The grave includes a memorial to two brothers who also died in the Great War.
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Detail From Leslie Nottingham's MemorialDetail from Arthur Nottingham's grave in Wandsworth Cemetery, London, from the Find a Grave website (which does not appear to apportion copyright). The grave includes a memorial to two brothers who also died in the Great War.
Contributed by:
Keith22624
Communities
Communities
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HMS Queen Mary at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Queen Mary 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 530588 Ernest Boughton Nottingham | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 63678 Serjeant Arthur Nottingham | Keith22624 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Wikipedia Entry on HMS Queen Mary | Keith22624 | |
| CWGC Entry for 13806 Gunner Leslie Nottingham Royal Marine Artillery | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Family Memorial Leslie Nottingham | Keith22624 | |
| Detail From Leslie Nottingham's Memorial | Keith22624 |
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