South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project
The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One |
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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France & Flanders | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Mons (Bergen) Communal Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 23 July 1915 in France | ~ | Stratford on Avon WW1 Memorial |
| Stratford Holy Trinity Church | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | Stratford Cemetery Memorial |
| Died of Sepsis while a Prisoner of War | 21 Aug 1914 in Birmingham | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| Mons (German) Military Hospital | ~ | ~ |
Circumstances of Death
| Leonard died of Sepsis while a Prisoner of War on 6th May 1918 at the Mons (German) Military Hospital. He was taken prisoner at some time in late march during the German Spring Offensive. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Oct Qtr 1888 in Stratford on Avon | 26 Dec 1888 in Stratford on Avon |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| George and Melinda Beckett | 51 Bull Street, Stratford on Avon |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1888 - Stratford on Avon | 1901 - School age |
| 1891 - 45 Bull Street, Stratford on Avon | 1911 - General Labourer |
| 1901 - 45 Bull Street, Stratford on Avon | 1914 - Worked for Kendall & Sons |
| 1911 - 51 Bull Street, Stratford on Avon | |
| 1918 - 51 Bull Street, Stratford on Avon |