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Lewis Levi

Lewis Levi

Born:
1896
Died:
4 Tammuz 5676 (05 July 1916)

Basic Information

Unique reference:
LEV4636
Other first name:
Louis Became Lewis
Gender:
Male

Birth

Date of birth:
1896
Place of birth:
Leeds

Death

Date of death:
4 Tammuz 5676 (05 July 1916)
Died in combat?:
Yes
Place of death:
France and Flanders
Cause of death:
Died of War wounds
Burial place:
CWGC La Neuville British Cemetery Corbie Somme France

Places

Addresses

Parents' Home 1911 Census:
9 St Peters Square, York Street Leeds (02 April 1911)

Family

Siblings

Isaac Levi (male)
Cecelia Levi (female)
Harry Levi (male)
Florence Levi (female)
Tena Levi (female)

Parents

Father: Hyman Levi (male)
Mother: Hannah Levi (female)

Homefront

Occupation:
Tailor
Member of family in armed forces:
Brother
What was the impact of this:
The parents lost two of the youngest sons: Abraham and Louis
Both sons were not married.

Military Record

Military service:
British Army
Military record no.:
24065
Rank at discharge/death:
Private
Sustained injuries:
Killed in Action
Assignments
Regiment:
West Yorkshire Regiment
Battalion/unit:
10th Battalion
Campaigns:
Battles Of The Somme - Battle Of Albert - 01/07/1916
Battles Of The Somme - Capture Of Fricourt - 02/07/1916
Killed in action 5/7/1916
Medals:
British War Medal WW1
Victory medal

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