Leo Francis Bull

Rank:PrivateNumber:L/7919
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:01st Bn
Name of Rgt or Ship:Buffs (East Kent Rgt)
Died:06/11/1914Age:30
How Died:Died of Wounds
Country of burial:FranceGrave Photo:Yes
Cemetery or Memorial:Boulogne Eastern Cemetery
Town Memorial:Altrincham
Extra Information:
1901 census return for 38 Rosemont Road, Richmond, Surrey, states that he
was unmarried - aged: 17 - occ: Sorting and Telegraph Clerk - born:
Cirencester, Gloucstershire.

Fought in the South African war and re-joined his Regiment immediately the
1st W.W. broke out.

Death reported in the 27/11/1914 edition of the Altrincham Guardian.

M.I. - "Eternal rest give unto  him O'Lord and let perpetual light shine
upon him".

Commemorated on the private family gravestone in Hale Cem.

His father Anthony died on active service 09/07/1920 aged 69 years and his
mother, Mary Agnes died 17/05/1932 aged 71 years.

His brother, Ernest Percival also died on active service.

Listed in the Guardian Year Book - Roll of Honour for 1916.


Memorials found on:
Metro-Vickers (Trafford Park)
Altrincham & District Roll of Honour
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