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We remember Leighton Seymour Bracegirdle
We remember Leighton Seymour Bracegirdle
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Also remembered by 1 person
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant Commander
Naval And Military Expeditionary Force (Tropical Unit)
Naval Staff
Source:9207270
August 1914
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8168786
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9154475
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9154475
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9154475
awards
Military Order of the Dragon - USA
Other War Service Award
Source:8168786
enlistment
Australia
Source:8168786
marriage
Lilian Annie Bracegirdle
Source:8168786
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant Commander
Royal Australian Navy
Source:8168786
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant Commander
Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train
Source:9154475
1970
death
Sydney, New South Wales
Australia
Source:8168786
23rd March 1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leighton Seymour |
| Initials | LS |
| Last Name | Bracegirdle |
| Source | 8168786 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | Royal Australian Navy | Lieutenant Commander | |||
| Australian Imperial Force | Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train | Lieutenant Commander | |||
| Australian Imperial Force | Naval And Military Expeditionary Force (Tropical Unit) | Naval Staff | Lieutenant Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Order of the Dragon - USA | Other War Service Award |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Annie Bracegirdle | wife |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Australia, Marriages, 1788-1935 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train | Keith1947 | |
| Roll of naval contingent of the ANMEF | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Commander Leighton Seymour Bracegirdle | Mary-Anne68061 |
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We remember Leighton Seymour Bracegirdle
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