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Surname: LEEMING
Forename(s): Walter
Place of Birth: Giggleswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 42860
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 1/8th Battalion. (Leeds Rifles)
Division: 49th (West Riding) Division
Age: 21
Date of Death: 1918-01-07
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Panel 42 to 47.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: GIGGLESWICK, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Walter Leeming was the son of Richard and Isabella Leeming, née Harrison and brother of Private Henry Richard Leeming (20/146) (q.v.). Both of their parents were born at Clapham, Yorkshire. Walter and Henry were cousins of L/Corporal John Edward Leeming (20044) (q.v.) and Private Arthur James Harrison (G/41225) (q.v.).
1901 Giggleswick, Yorkshire Census: Huntworth Farm - Walter Leeming, aged 4 years, born Giggleswick, son of Richard and Isabella Leeming.
1911 Giggleswick, Yorkshire Census: Huntworth - Walter Leeming, aged 14 years, born Giggleswick, son of Isabella Leeming, widow.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Walter Leeming, 42860, West York. Died 7.1.18. Acc. Killed. Correspondence: c/o Messrs. Charleswoth & Co Solicitors, Settle, Yorks.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Walter Leeming, 42860, 1/8 W. York. R. Accidentally killed 7.1.18.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Walter Leeming, 42860, 1/8th Bn W. Yorks. Date and Place of Death: 7.1.18. Belgium. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Executors and Grantees of Probate - John Leeming [and] John Parker. £5 7s. 0d.
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
LEEMING, Walter, West Yorkshire Regiment, Huntworth Farm, killed in action Jan. 7, 1918.
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Private Walter LEEMING
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 49th (West Riding) Division
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01 February 1918
LEEMING – January 7th, 1918, accidentally killed whilst on active service in France, Pte. Walter Leeming, West Yorks. Regiment, formerly employed at Huntworth Farm, Giggleswick.
01 February 1918
GIGGLESWICK SOLDIER KILLED IN ACTION
Official notification has been received that another Giggleswick soldier has paid the supreme sacrifice in the person of Private Walter Leeming, West Yorkshire Regiment, on the 7th January in France. He joined the Army just over twelve months ago, and was sent to France in July last. Prior to joining up he was assisting his brother to carry on the Huntworth Farm, and the sad news of his death is intensified by the fact that another of his brothers was also killed in action in July 1916. The official notification states that he was accidentally killed. Much sympathy will be extended to the remaining members of the family in their sad loss.
10 January 1919
LEEMING – In loving memory of Private W. Leeming, who was accidentally killed January 7th, 1918.
We often think of days gone by
When we were all together;
A shadow o’er our life is cast,
A dear one gone for ever.
We prayed for a safe returning
And longed to clasp your hand,
But God has postponed the meeting
Till we meet in the better land.
From his loving Sisters and Brothers, Huntworth Farm, Settle.
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01 February 1918
LEEMING – Killed in action, Jan. 7th, Pte. Walter Leeming, of the West Yorkshire Regiment, of the Huntworth Farm, Giggleswick.
01 February 1918
GIGGLESWICK SOLDIER KILLED IN ACTION
Official notification has been received that anther Giggleswick soldier has paid the supreme sacrifice in the person of 42860, Pte. Walter Leeming, West Yorkshire Regiment, on the 7th January in France. He joined the army just over twelve months ago, and was sent to France in July last. Prior to joining up he was assisting his brother to carry on the Huntworth Farm, and the bad news of his death is intensified by the fact that another of his brothers was also killed in action in July, 1916. The official notification states that he was accidentally killed. Much sympathy will be extended to the remaining members of the family in their sad loss.
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