Denis Leonard of Coatbridge

[cathal1958]

Hi All,
just trying to find out more info on G Uncle Denis Leonard who died in W.W.1 he enlisted in Coatbridge and I'm trying to find other members of the family,
thanks Cathal

[Chesapek]

Hi
I have Leonards in my family tree and there was a connection to Coatbridge the name was Darcy Leonard have you come across that name when you have been researching the Leonard family

Ree

[JJen]

Would this be the person you are researching?

Denis Leonard
Birth Place - Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Death Date - 23 Aug 1915
Death Location - Gallipoli
Enlistment Location - Coatbridge
Rank - A/Sergeant
Regiment - Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Battalion - 6th Battalion
Number - 11712
Type of Casualty - Died of wounds
Theatre of War - Balkan Theatre

His birthplace is recorded as Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, therefore you would be advisable to post a request on the Ireland/Fermanagh board.

JJ

[JJen]

As he is a G Uncle what details do you have of any siblings? These details could help to identify Denis 

JJ

[Chesapek]

It's been a while since I have done any research on the Leonard family my great grandmother was Margaret Leonard they lived in Newmains I would need to look through all the research I have to see where the connection is with Coatbridge I will let you know what I find what other Leonards are in your tree

Rm

[apanderson]

He's listed on Coatbridge Civic War Memorial, see:
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=665&highlight=coatbridge&mforum=warmemscot

Anne

[cathal1958]

Mother and other siblings of Denis:
Mother:Celia Leonard
Father: Patrick he died between 1901 and 1911 census the family lived in Sion Mills, Tyrone,  Ireland at that time,
1901 census info
older sisters:Mary age 17, died Sligo Ireland 1950
 Kate age 16, died Sion Mills 1906 TB
Patrick my G.Grandfather age 14, married, in L-Derry in 1906 died in WW1 don't know where as family broke up after my G father died and the situation in Ireland mean no  information
Denis age 12, train driver in 1906, when he moved to Coatbridge don't know
Annie age 10, married in Strabane, near Sion Mills to Rodger Patton in 29th/12/1910
Maggie youngest sister age 7, no info

[Chris5856]

I have headstone pics of the following Leonard's buried at St Joseph's in Airdrie...

Michael   Leonard   17/01/1921
Catherine   Leonard   12/05/1956
Cornelius   Leonard   19/03/1948

[cathal1958]

Hi Folks,
still trying to tie up the loose ends, e.g I'm trying to find out more on where Denise Lived in Coatbridge and I've been in contact with the Eniskillen  Fusiliers Museum, I'm trying to check the Medal's card index for more info also,
regards Cathal