Private 11984 Peter Lea

The St Helens Newspaper & Advertiser
Courtesy of Ste M

Regiment/Unit: South Lancashire Regiment - 6th Bn.
Theatre of War: Mesopotamia
Theatre of War First Served: (2b) Balkans
Date Entered Therein: 12/10/1915

Age at death: 23
Date of death: 3rd of May 1917 (Thursday)
Born: Rainford, Lancs
Resided: Parr, St Helens, Lancs
Burial / Memorial: Baghdad North Gate War Cemetery - XV. M. 6.

Census details:
1901 - 7 years old Peter is living at back 34 Appleton Street, Peasley Cross, St Helens with parents Joseph (33), Elizabeth (33) and two siblings: Marion (6), William H (3). 1911 - Sees 17 years old 'Packing Case Makers Labourer' Peter living at 1 Twyford Street, Off Ashcroft Street, Parr, St Helens with parents Joseph (43), Elizabeth (43) and three siblings: Marian (16), Minnie (5), Ethel (2).

Notes:
Note spelling error on main photo.

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