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Rfmn. Leonard Thomas Powell
British Army 7th Battalion Rifle Brigade
from:Southgate, London
(d.26th Oct 1915)
Leonard Thomas Powell was my Great Uncle who died of wounds in Cambridge on 26th October 1915. In the photo attached he is standing. Unfortunately, I know nothing of where or when the photo was taken and have no idea of the identity of the other soldier.
Leonard served with the 7th Battalion the Rifle Brigade during WW1 and died of wounds in Cambridge on 26th October 1915, aged 18. His is buried in Cambridge City Cemetery.
He was the son of Tom Milner Powell and Margaret Fanny Powell, of 39, The Avenue, New Southgate, London.