Basic Details
Surname
Leigh
Forenames
E H
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Edward Henry
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Honours
Mentioned in Despatches
Notes
The College website adds: 'He came up in 1907 from Harrow. His elder and only brother, Major. Chandos Leigh, DSO, had died at Mons 23.8.1914, one of the earliest casualties in WW1. Edward is commemorated at Ploegtstreet Memorial, Comines, Warneton.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army (British)
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Rifle Brigade
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rifle Brigade
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Aubers Ridge, Fromelles
Year of death
1915
Month of death
May
Day of death
9
Age at death
26