J. W. Leighton, No. 3/38358 Private John William Leighton of the 3rd Bn. East Yorkshire Regiment.
Born: Beverley, in Q1, 1888. Enlisted: Beverley, 27th November 1915
Resided: Beverley. Killed in Action: On the 14th April 1918, while serving with the 1/6th Bn. Durham Light Infantry. Regimental No: 44168.
Commemorated: Plogesteert memorial, Belgium, panel 8 and 9.
Durham Light Infantry section, on the 1914-1918 memorial in the Beverley Minster. Keldgate Roll of Honour
Son of ex Sergeant John Henry Leighton and Margaret Ann Leighton of 3, Wednesday Market, Beverley. In 1911, John William Leighton was living with his wife, Lillie (Harrison) Leighton at No. 102 Keldgate. Occupation before enlistment – Grocer and Provision Dealer.
Brother Henry Leighton (Reg No. 4447) of the 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment was also killed.
Leighton, John William
First name:
JOHN WILLIAM
Military Number:
44168
Rank:
Private
Date Died
13/04/1918
Place died:
Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium
Age:
30
102 KELDGATE, BEVERLEY, EAST RIDING, YORKSHIRE, United Kingdom
