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We remember Leah Eddy
We remember Leah Eddy
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1896
sibling
Martha L Eddy
Source:9110321
1896
1899
sibling
Sarah J Eddy
Source:9110321
1899
1901
sibling
Margaret Eddy
Source:9110321
1901
1911
employment
General Servant Domestic
Source:9110323
1911
1911
location
Copperhouse Hill, East Phillack, Cornwall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9110321
1911
employment
Munitions
Munitions Worker
Source:8661985
service
Other Empire Force
Munitions Worker
Ministry of Munitions
Source:8661985
1918
death
Killed by a cylinder explosion.
Redruth, Cornwall
United Kingdom
Source:8661985
Source:9110324
11th January 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leah |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Eddy |
| Source | 8661983 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperhouse Hill, East Phillack, Cornwall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Ministry of Munitions | Munitions Worker |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary E Eddy | mother | ||
| Edwin Eddy | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha L Eddy | sister | 1896 | |
| Sarah J Eddy | sister | 1899 | |
| Margaret Eddy | sister | 1901 |
Media
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Portrait photograph of Leah EddyObject description: Leah Eddy, Munitions work. Killed by a cylinder explosion 11 January 1918. Inscription: Leah Eddy who was killed by a cylinder explosion 11.1.18.
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Yvonne27542
Communities
Communities
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"Women of the Empire" at York Minster - Munition WorkersMore about "Women of the Empire" at York Minster - Munition Workers
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Miscellaneous Munitionettes who died in explosions, fires, accidents, etc.More about Miscellaneous Munitionettes who died in explosions, fires, accidents, etc.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Catherine91214 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Catherine91214 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Catherine91214 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Catherine91214 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Letter to IWM regarding photograph | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait photograph of Leah Eddy | Yvonne27542 |
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