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Private 16422 Leonard John HEMMINGS - 11th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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| Military History |
Theatre
France & Flanders
Action/Battle/Other
Battle of the Menin Road
Place of Death
Fricourt
Medals
British War and Victory Medals
Medal Citation (if app)
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Enlisted Date/Place
17 Nov 1915 at Warwick
Commonwealth War Grave/Memorial
SWFHS War Memorial(s)
Other War Memorial(s)
Previous Regiments/Units
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Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
The battalion were in the lines at Bulgar Wood Trenches near Fricourt for around 5 days. On the day Leonard was killed the German's were shelling the trench and it is assumed that he was killed by the shell fire.
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| Bulgar Wood Trench Map | Tyne Cot Memorial | Tyne Cot Inscription |
| Personal & Family History |
Birth Date & Place
Oct Qtr 1895 at Tredington
Baptism Date & Place
Parents
Arthur & Alice of Halford Bridge
Wife & Marriage
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Children
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Address History
- 1901 - The Bird in Hand PH, Tredingtion
- 1911 - Halford
- 1915 - Halford Bridge
Occupation(s)
- 1911 Labourer
- 1915 Labourer
