Memorial

Lance Corporal L Rear

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Grantham Cemetery, Harrowby Road, Grantham, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, NG31 9DT, England

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Type of Memorial: Addition to gravestone
WMR Reference Number: 93161
Description: Addition to grave marker
Inscription: existing |MI 17.O.1. Thomas Henry Rear, died 7 Oct, 1934, aged 80, also Julia wife of above d, 6 March 1937, aged 80, Leonard son of the above killed in action 12 March 1915, aged 26,

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Leonard Rear born 1889 ( January- March) Osnby. Father Thomas Henry Rear born 1855 Great Hale. Mother Julia Rear born 1858 Asnby Hewdor. Married 1882 ( 0ctober- December) Grantham nee Julia Longland Census 1891 - Leonard age 2 years , Father 36 wheelwright ,living 65 Haydor Census 1901 - Leonard 12, Father Thomas 46 wheelwright, living 23, Street, Grantham. Census 1911 - No mention of Leonard, Father 65 wheelwright living 9, Alfred St., Grantham. Roy Stedman
Yet another name to be added to the list of Grantham soldiers killed fighting for King and country. Lance Corpl. Leonard Read, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Rear, of Alford Street, Grantham. Killed in action March 12th. Attained the age of 26 on the 21st ult., had been a soldier from his early days, being attached to the 1st Bn. Sherwood Foresters and had seen service in India for a number of years. He would have accompanied his regiment to the front but for an injury received in the leg which necessitated his removal to Netley Hospital. After his discharge from that institution, he was sent home for a month to recuperate, and by doctors orders his stay was prolonged for another month. He rejoined his regiment on the 3rd February, Grantham Journal, Aril 3, 1915. and (Obits)
Memorial service held in St. Wulframs on Empire Day Grantham Journal,, May 29, 1915 Memorial service held in St. Wulframs on All Soul’s Day Grantham Journal, November 6, 1915