William Leaver 32475

[PaulC]

William Leaver, 2AM 87700 RAF, service record indicates that he was previously 32475 Manchester and 23344 Loyal North Lancs prior to joining the Royal Flying Corps on 28/06/1917. He was a chauffeur before enlisting, while his burial record says he was a weaver. Married after discharge, wife's address was 7 St Austin Road, Preston, his mother was Elizabeth Alice Leaver of 4 Mellins Fold, Preston. Transferred to RAF reserve on 10/10/1919.  Died from disease n/k 08/02/1921, cause of death not known, however his service record shows a history of colitis and dysentry while serving in Mesopotamia and India between 1917 and 1919. Buried at Preston (New Hall Lane) Cemetey, RC V/20.

[PaulC]

This case has gone forward with IFCP. The grave at Preston has no headstone.

[Tim Bell]

Mrs W Leaver acknowledged the expressions of sympathy from the workpeople of Waverley Park Mill - probably William's employer post-discharge.
https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0000711%2F19210214&page=5&article=112&stringtohighlight=william+leaver
His brother joined the Loyals and served overseas as Sgt with Suffolks

[PaulC]

Case accepted today: https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/75472886/william-leaver/