South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project

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The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One


Private 1st Class 62075 John Leslie TUCKER - 21st Wing, Royal Air Force

Died in an Accident on Friday 12th July 1918 aged 20

grave for jl tucker


Military History

   
Theatre of WarMedalsCommonwealth War Grave or Memorial
Home Did not serve overseas Studley (St. Mary) RC Churchyard
     
Arrived in TheatreMedal Citation (if app)SWFHS Area Memorials
Not applicable ~ Studley War Memorial
     
Action, Battle or Other Reason DiedDate and Place Enlisted Other War Memorials  
Died in motorcycle accident 24 Feb 1917 in ~
     
Place of DeathPrevious Regiments or Units  
near Rendcombe, Gloucs ~  
     

Circumstances of Death

John, a Motorcycle Despatch Rider, is listed as being killed in a motor cycle accident near Rendcombe, Gloucester on 12th July 1918


 Personal & Family History

 

Birth Date/PlaceBaptism Date/Place
29 Nov 1897 in Aston 23 Jan 1898 at Nechells St. George RC Church
   
Parents NamesAbode
Thomas and Mary Ann Tucker East View, Alcester Road, Studley
   
SchoolsColleges
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Address HistoryEmployment History
1898 - Aston Manor 1911 - Scholar
1901 - 37 Bourne Road, Aston Manor 1916 - Cycle tester as BSA Redditch              
1911 - Main Road, Kettlebrook, Tamworth  
1917 - East View, Alcester Road, Studley