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We remember Reginald Legg
We remember Reginald Legg
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1909
employment
Butcher
Yateley, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7704807
18th October 1909
1909
enlistment
Source:7704807
18th October 1909
1909
service
Royal Navy
15563
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:7704807
18th October 1909
1909
location
Mill Lane, Yateley, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7704807
18th October 1909
1911
location
Browndown Camp, Lee On Solent, Near Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8614397
2nd April 1911
1916
location
Mill Lane, Yateley, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7740315
31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/15563
HMS Invincible
Source:8560153
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7740315
Source:8560153
31st May 1916
burial
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:7740315
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Reginald |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Legg |
| Source | 7704807 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browndown Camp, Lee On Solent, Near Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Mill Lane, Yateley, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th October 1909 | |
| Mill Lane, Yateley, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st May 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 15563 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | PO/15563 | HMS Invincible | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Laura | mother | ||
| George John Legg | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-10-18 | Methodist |
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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Yateley Men at the Battle of JutlandMore about Yateley Men at the Battle of Jutland
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Chancel War Memorial, St Peter's Church YateleyMore about Chancel War Memorial, St Peter's Church Yateley
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Yateley: Siblings killed in WW1More about Yateley: Siblings killed in WW1
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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