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We remember William Leslie Owen
We remember William Leslie Owen
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Walter Henry Owen
Source:9270346
1891
1892
1893
location
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9270334
5th March 1893
1895
sibling
Louisa Phyllis Edith Owen
Source:9270346
1895
1897
sibling
Evelyn Mary Owen
Source:9270346
1897
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:9270344
31st March 1901
1901
location
36 Southgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9270344
31st March 1901
1908
employment
Auctioneer
J H Bradwell and Sons
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9270122
1908 - 1911
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:9270346
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Auctioneer's Pupil
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:9270346
2nd April 1911
1911
location
36 Southgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9270346
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:9270352
27th July 1911
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:9270122
8th March 1915
1915
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
Source:9270122
8th March 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1038
Australian Light Horse
Source:9270122
8th March 1915 - 24th June 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1038
10th Light Horse Regiment
Source:9270122
25th June 1915 - 10th September 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
1038
10th Light Horse Regiment
Source:9270122
11th September 1915 - 1st February 1917
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9270122
11th September 1915 - 24th December 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Illness in Gallipoli
Hospital/Institution
Source:9270122
27th October 1915 - 4th November 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9270122
27th December 1915 - 24th May 1918
1916
hospitalisation
Injury in Egypt
Hospital/Institution
Source:9270122
24th June 1916 - 7th July 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9270122
9th January 1917 - 2nd February 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
1038
3rd Light Horse Training Regiment
Source:9270122
2nd February 1917 - 3rd July 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
1038
10th Light Horse Regiment
Source:9270122
4th July 1917 - 24th April 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
1038
3rd Light Horse Training Regiment
Source:9270122
25th April 1918 - 4th June 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant (Cadet)
1038
Australian Flying Corps
AFC Cadet School (UK)
Source:9270122
5th June 1918 - 24th September 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
1038
Australian Flying Corps
5th Training Squadron
Source:9270122
25th September 1918 - 18th December 1918
1918
dates
Age 25
Source:9270122
14th November 1918
1918
marriage
Clara Sabina Levesley
Source:9270122
14th November 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Second Lieutenant
Australian Flying Corps
5th Training Squadron
Source:9270122
19th December 1918 - 18th March 1919
1919
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
Australian Flying Corps
5th Training Squadron
Source:9270122
19th March 1919 - 30th July 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9270122
30th July 1919
1942
dates
Age 49
Source:9270340
1st July 1942
1942
employment
Indent Agent
Source:9270340
1st July 1942
1942
location
42 Minora Road, Claremont, Western Australia
Australia
their own address
Source:9270340
1st July 1942
1964
dates
Age 71
Source:9270375
4th July 1964
1964
death
Blackwood, Western Australia
Australia
Source:9270375
Source:9270371
4th July 1964
burial
Karrakatta, City of Nedlands, Western Australia
Australia
Source:9270375
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Southgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 36 Southgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 42 Minora Road, Claremont, Western Australia | Australia | their own address | known 1st July 1942 | |
| Sleaford, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th March 1893 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1038 | 10th Light Horse Regiment | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1038 | 10th Light Horse Regiment | Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1038 | 10th Light Horse Regiment | Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1038 | 3rd Light Horse Training Regiment | Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1038 | Australian Flying Corps | AFC Cadet School (UK) | Sergeant (Cadet) | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1038 | Australian Flying Corps | 5th Training Squadron | Sergeant | |
| Australian Imperial Force | Australian Flying Corps | 5th Training Squadron | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1038 | Australian Light Horse | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1038 | 3rd Light Horse Training Regiment | Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | Australian Flying Corps | 5th Training Squadron | Lieutenant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Owen | father | ||
| Jane Pinder Owen | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Henry Owen | brother | 1891 | |
| Louisa Phyllis Edith Owen | sister | 1895 | |
| Evelyn Mary Owen | sister | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Sabina Levesley | wife | 14th November 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-08 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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William Leslie Owen circa 1942He appears in the uniform of a Captain in the Australian Armed Forces.
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Communities
Communities
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australia, WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| Lincolnshire Baptisms | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| Passenger Lists leaving UK 1890-1960 | Barry1338 | |
| Western Australia Death Index Transcription | Barry1338 | |
| Billion Graves cemetery index | Barry1338 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Leslie Owen circa 1942 | Barry1338 |
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