Guardsman William Leitch
Service Number 14606
Campaign:
World War 1
Died:
24.6.1917
1SG
KIA Aged 27
Buried in Ferme-Olivier Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot 3, Row E, Grave 27.
Born 17 Lady Lane, Paisley, son of William (starchwork labourer) & Margaret Lang Leitch, resident of 147 George Street, Paisley.
Member of St Mirin's R.C. Church. When in Paisley was employed with Galbraith’s Stores, then employed with the Tabacco Factory, Newcastle.
Enlisted at Newcastle-on-Tyne November 1915.
Commemorated on a Gravestone at Hawkhead cemetery, Paisley. A section No. 913 (what3words: bronze.select.exam)
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | Hawkhead Rd, Paisley PA2 7BE | Hawkhead Cemetery | World War 1 |
William Leitch | 24-6-1917 | View |
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