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JOHNSON LEIGHTON
Born Beverley, 1890. Eldest son of George William and Mary Agnes Leighton, of 5, Mariners Place, Beckside, Beverley, Yorkshire (CWGC address).
A general labourer. He had three younger sisters and one younger brother.
Enlisted at Bainton, Yorkshire. Served as a Driver, Army Service Corps, 7th Divisional Train. Died of asphyxia, in action, on 9 Nov 1914, aged 25.
Buried at Bailleul Communal Cemetery, France. His grave inscription reads, THEIR GLORY SHALL NOT BE BLOTTED OUT
Bailleul 59270
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