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L/Cpl. Joseph Archibald Leech

British Army 10th Battalion Cheshire Regiment

from:Godley, Hyde, Cheshire

(d.21st July 1917)

As a 'ladies man' Joseph Leech adopted the middle name of Archibald, to increase his status. He was posted to France on five separate occasions. Before leaving for his fifth and final time, it was said, he went round the family saying his, 'goodbyes' as he believed that he would not return this time. He died from the wounds of battle on 21st July 1917 aged 26. He is buried in Lissjenthoek Military Cemetery.



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