John Cleobury Leigh

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John Cleobury Leigh

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Birthplace: Chorley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Death: June 1915 (18)
Festubert, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France (Killed in Battle of Festubert)
Place of Burial: Richebourg, Pas-de-Calais, France
Immediate Family:

Son of James Leigh and Martha Elizabeth Leigh

Managed by: David Jackman
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About John Cleobury Leigh

  • Rank: Private Number: 1387 1/4th Battalion,Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Awards: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal & Victory Medal
  • John was amongst those known as the Chorley ‘Terriers’ and he was killed at the Battle of Festubert
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John Cleobury Leigh's Timeline

1896
September 1896
Chorley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
1915
June 1915
Age 18
Festubert, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France
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Le Touret Memorial, Richebourg, Pas-de-Calais, France