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We remember Leonard Harry Chittenden
We remember Leonard Harry Chittenden
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
John David Chittenden
Source:8997716
20th December 1884
1893
1895
sibling
Sydney Chittenden
Source:8997716
24th November 1895
1901
location
Larkfield, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8759338
1901
1911
location
The Banks, Larkfield, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8997716
1911
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
67681
Royal Field Artillery
Source:802623
service
British Army
Bombardier
67681
Royal Field Artillery
"D" Bty. 17th Bde.
Source:7294379
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7294379
22nd October 1916
burial
Somme
France
XI. C. 10.
Source:7294379
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard Harry |
| Initials | LH |
| Last Name | Chittenden |
| Source | 8759342 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkfield, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| The Banks, Larkfield, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 67681 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 67681 | Royal Field Artillery | "D" Bty. 17th Bde. | Bombardier |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| George Chittenden | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John David Chittenden | brother | 20th December 1884 | |
| Sydney Chittenden | brother | 24th November 1895 |
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RBL Somme 100 commerative pin.I got an RBL Somme 100 pin which commemorates the Life of this Soldier and Gunner 67681 Bombardier LH Chitterden RFA. I am going to visit him, so wanted to find out more about him. Here is his certificate. Leonard will always be remembered.
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Thomas121343
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 census East Malling, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| FreeBMD Births Sep 1883 for Leonard Harry Chittenden | Bearsted33934 | |
| FamilySearch England Births and Christenings | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1911 census East Malling, Kent | Bearsted33934 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RBL Somme 100 commerative pin. | Thomas121343 |
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We remember Leonard Harry Chittenden
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