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Record #23218
Name :
: Leslie Bernard VAUGHAN (1898 - 1918)
  aka : Private Vaughan, Vaughn


Father
:
Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 12 Sep 1898

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 18 Aug 1918   Notes : Killed in Action
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Surrey, Hampton
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialFrance
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 17 Mar 1913
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Canada

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: National Childrens Home
NotesThe following records have been discerned for Private Leslie Bernard Vaughan.

England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837-1915
Name: Leslie Bernard Vaughan
Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1897
Registration District: Kingston
Inferred County: Surrey
Volume: 2a
Page: 395

1901 English Census for Leslie Vaughan states he was born about 1898 in Hampton, Surrey, England. He was the son of Alice and Frank Vaughan in Chiswick, Middlesex, England. Frank was a florist and gardener by trade. Siblings included Frank Victor (6), Elsie (2) and a servant named Sarah Turner (19) was also in residence.

1911 English Census for the family of Alice and Frank Vaughan places them at 17 Crescent St, Notting Hill W, Kensington, London, England. In residence are children Frank (15), Elsie (12) and Gladys (8).

1911 English Census for Leslie Vaughan lists him as an inmate at Milton Industrial School, Alexandra Road, South Farnborough, Hampshire, England. He was born about 1898 in Hampton, Surrey, England listed as a Scholar.

Library and Archives Canada
Surname: VAUGHN
Given Name: Leslie
Age: 15
Sex: M
Ship: Canada
Year of Arrival: 1913
Departure Port: Liverpool
Departure Date: 1913-03-08
Arrival Port: Halifax
Arrival Date: 1913-03-17
Party: Rev. Dr. Stephenson
Destination: Hamilton, Ontario
Comments: Party of 81 boys
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Reference: RG 76 C1b
Microfilm: T-4746
Type of Record: Passenger Lists

Attestation papers were signed 10 Sep 1917 in Toronto, Canada. Leslie Bernard Vaughan was born 12 Sep 1898 in England. His Next of Kin was Elsie Vaughan, sister, of 12 May Road, Twickenham, England. His occupation was Munition Worker. 5'5 1/4" in height, blue eyes with fair hair. A mole on his right shoulder blade, another on his right foot, a Tattoo of a arrow and heart on his left arm. Religion was listed as Presbyterian.

Commonwealth War Graves Registers states Leslie was Killed in Action. He is buried in Beaucourt British Cemetery, Beaucourt en Santerre, Somme, Picardie, France. Plot: C. 6.

Find A Grave Memorial# 58705047 
ContributorsCreated : 2013-10-17 10:32:23 / From original database

Last Updated : 2013-10-17 10:33:11 /

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Surnames starting with:   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z  11 Entries        
IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
13943 VAUGHAN, Alfred1887ENG,     Mar 1901 : Dominion CAN Louisa Birt  
14623 VAUGHAN, Arthur Clement1875WAL, CGN, Aberystwith Aug 1887 : - Unknown - CAN Middlemore  
27328 VAUGHAN, Ernest 1926ENG, WAR, Birmingham N. Jun 1939 : Strathaird AUS Fairbridge Homes  
23984 VAUGHAN, George1909ENG,     May 1920 : Minnedosa CAN Middlemore  
14624 VAUGHAN, George Earnest1877WAL, CGN, Aberystwith Aug 1887 : - Unknown - CAN Middlemore  
21039 VAUGHAN, J1889ENG,     Apr 1898 : Labrador CAN Barnardos  
18334 VAUGHAN, John1889ENG,     Mar 1901 : Dominion CAN Louisa Birt  
23218 VAUGHAN, Leslie Bernard1898ENG, SRY, Hampton Mar 1913 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home  
16967 VAUGHAN, Lllian V 1896ENG,     Jul 1907 : Kensington CAN Barnardos  
24536 VAUGHAN, May1895 Jun 1906 : Dominion CAN Barnardos  
18333 VAUGHAN, William1885ENG,     Mar 1901 : Dominion CAN Louisa Birt