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We remember Leigh Chaplin
We remember Leigh Chaplin
Timeline
Timeline
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1918
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1965
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leigh |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Chaplin |
| Source | 772627 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Sheffield Road, Barnsly, North Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd November 1921 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Army Chaplains Department | Chaplain | |||
| British Army | Royal Army Service Corps | Temporary Lieutenant Acting Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Army Service Corps | Captain |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Chaplin | mother | ||
| William Chaplin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Chaplin | brother | July 1879 | |
| Beatrice Mabel Chaplin | sister | January 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Wooffinden Hitch | wife | December 1918 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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