1918-2008: Ninety Years of Remembrance

Soldier Record

William Leighton

Contributed by: Karen Leighton, on 2008-11-12

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Rank
First NameWilliam
SurnameLeighton
Year of BirthUnknown
Year of Death1970
RegimentDurham Light Infantry
Place of Wartime ResidenceDurham, Durham

William's Story

MY grandad was in the great war untill he was invalided out due to being gassed and wounded. He was given the VC medal.

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