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Leyden, Patrick Pearse

Date of death:
May 8th, 1944
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Graves Milltown Cemetery
Plot: B. Row: OB. Grave: 213.
Service number:
275920
Nationality:
British

Biography

Craftsman in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, attached to the 90 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment.

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War Diary mentions

8 May 1944 WO 171/1147 - 90 HAA Regiment
275920 Cfn Leyden, P.P. missing believed drowned in R. Thames at PENTON HOOK, MR 114/4888.

9 May 1944 WO 171/1147 - 90 HAA Regiment
Court of Inquiry held on 275920 Cfn Leyden, P.P.

13 May 1944 WO 171/1147 - 90 HAA Regiment
Bde Comd visited Regt. Body of 275920 Cfn Leyden P.P. recovered.

18 May 1944 WO 171/1147 - 90 HAA Regiment
Capt A.J. Forrest, RA (155223) posted in from 107 HAA Regt, RA and assumed comd of 272 Bty. Capt L.F. Catch, RA (229664) popsted in from 151 AAOR as Tp Comd 285 Bty. Coroner's inquest on 275920 Cfn Leyden, P.P. at Hanworth Rd, Police Station, FELTHAM, Middx. Verdict: Death due to asphyxia from drowning – accidental.

19 May 1944 WO 171/1147 - 90 HAA Regiment
Body of 275920 Cfn Leyden, P.P. despatched to next-of-kin at BELFAST.

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