Memorial
Private J Leyland (Boer) and Corporal T Leyland (WW1)
Current Location
Southport Duke Street Cemetery, Duke Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside, PR8 5EL, England
OS Grid Reference
SD 34075 15822
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Addition to gravestone
- WMR Reference Number
- 93859
- Description
- Tall, lancet arched sandstone headstone with an open Bible carved on a bed of ivy in the apex. The inscription is incised.
- Inscription
- In Loving Memory of / Private John Leyland, / King's Liverpool Regt. / Who Died June 7th 1902, Aged 21 years. / Interred at Frankford Cemetery South Africa. / Also of Corporal Thomas/ Beloved husband of / Edith M Leyland, / Who Fell in the battle of Neuve Chapelle / March 15th 1915, Aged 30 years. / “God takes the loved ones from our home / But never from our hearts. / ….
- War
- Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Information shown
- Rank, forename, surname, unit, manner and date of death, age, burial details
- Order of names
- Rank, forename, surname, unit, manner and date of death, age, burial details
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Information shown
- Rank, forename, relationship, manner, battle, and date of death, age
- Order of names
- Rank, forename, relationship, manner, battle, and date of death, age
- Custodian
- Sefton Council
Components
- Gravestone
Made from: Stone - Sandstone
Condition: Unknown