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John Randolph Lea |
Surname |
Christian Names |
Service Number |
Rank |
Regiment |
Lea |
John Randolph |
22309 |
Pte |
7 Gloucs |
Born |
Age |
Enlisted at |
Address |
Sutton Benger |
20 |
Bristol |
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Date of Death |
Where killed |
Cause of Death |
6/10/1916 |
Alexandria |
Died - Double pneumonia |
Cemetery |
Plot |
Country |
Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War
Cemetery |
D.82 |
Egypt |
Next of Kin |
Next of kin address |
Town |
John and Lucy Lea |
Poplar Farm |
Sutton Benger |
Notes |
Died in hospital in Egypt from
illness caught in Gallipoli. The 1901 census shows the Lea family living in the High Street, Sutton
Benger. Mr Lea is shown as a farmer.
Lea joined the Red Cross at the outbreak of the war and then enlisted into
the 3rd Hussars, subsequently transferring to the Gloucesters. He died in
hospital of double pneumonia. |
Memorials Commemorated on: |
Chippenham Town War Memorial |
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St Paul’s Church |
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St Andrew’s Church |
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Liberal Club |
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Hardenhuish Church |
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Causeway Methodist
Church |
Yes
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Pewsham Street |
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Boys School |
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Congregation Church |
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Last updated -
10/05/2016
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