L. HURWITZ, 15 October 1918
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Lionel Hurwitz "Leo"
Born:
1899
Died:
9 Heshvan 5679 (15 October 1918)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
HUR1717
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
1899
Place of birth:
Paris
Death
Date of death:
9 Heshvan 5679 (15 October 1918)
Place of death:
France and Flanders
Cause of death:
Died of wounds
Burial place:
TERLINCTHUN BRITISH CEMETERY, WIMILLE
Places
Addresses
Family home:
9 Rockey Road (1915)
Schools
Name:
Addison Gardens School
Other Organisations
Name:
Jewish Lads' Brigade
Family
Leo was adopted by his Uncle Lionel and Aunt Antoinette when he was quite young, around 1907.
Family
Parents
Father: Lionel Hurwitz (male)
Mother: Antoinette Hurwitz (female)
Military Record
Military service:
Army
Military record no.:
35077
Date discharged/death:
15 October 1918
Rank at discharge/death:
Private
Assignments
Regiment:
East Surrey Regiment
Battalion/unit:
9th Battalion
Roll of Honour
Commonwealth Graves Commission
Rank:
Private
Date of Death:
15 October 1918
Age:
19 years old
Regiment / service:
East Surrey Regiment, 9th Bn.
Cemetery:
Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France
Grave reference:
V. F. 12.
Additional information:
Personal inscription:
MY DARLING BOY PAPA & AUNTIE
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