Gordon Leatherland
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Gordon was born in 1894 the son of Joseph a miner and Celia Leatherland (née Hayes). His siblings were Florence, Nellie, Gethin, Harold and Amanda Leatherland. In 1901 the family lived at 87 Coventry Road Bulwell. In 1903 his mother died and by 1909 his father had married Rhoda Dando. In 1911 they lived at 35 Minerva Street Bulwell with his children as well as a stepson John Dando.
Gordon Leatherland enlisted at Nottingham and first entered theatre (France) on 25th August 1915. He was killed by shellfire in camp behind the lines.Ramparts Cemetery Lille Gate Ypres Grave Reference: I 3.
Nottingham Evening Post In Memoriam 20/6/1918:“LEATHERLAND. – In loving memory of my dear brother, Pte. Gordon Leatherland, killed in action June 20th, 1917, aged 24 years. How we miss him none can tell. – Amanda and Fred.“LEATHERLAND. – In loving memory of our dear brother, Pte. Gordon Leatherland, killed in action June 20th, 1917, aged 24. Fond memories cling.... The supreme sacrifice. – Bell and Tom.“LEATHERLAND. – In loving memory of our dear brother, Pte. Gordon Leatherland, killed in action June 20th, 1917, aged 24 years. They miss him most who loved him best. – Flo and Clarry.” Notices courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918.
