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Captain FRANCIS JAMES LEACH

Regiment & Unit/Ship

King's Shropshire Light Infantry

2nd Bn.

Date of Death

Died 26 April 1915

Age 36 years old

Buried or commemorated at

HAWKCHURCH (ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST) CHURCHYARD

United Kingdom

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  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Awards Mentioned in Despatches
  • Additional Info Son of John and Louisa Leach; husband of Doris Maunsell-Smyth. Served in the South African Campaign.
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Buried or commemorated at

HAWKCHURCH (ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST) CHURCHYARD
Devon United Kingdom
Number of casualties: 2
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