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Leonard Arthur Vincent Beckett

(Confirmed)

Born: 12 June, 1888

Died: 8 May, 1956

Biographical Summary:

Wounded in action at Gallipoli and as a result his left arm was amputated.

Recorded Names:

• Leonard Beckett

Service Number: 1571

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private

Birth Records:

• 12 June, 1888 in Great Yarmouth

Death Records:

• Wounded
• 8 May, 1956 in Brighton-le-Sands

Life Events:

• Enlisted at Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia

Address:

• Remu Hale Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - John William Henry Beckett
• mother - Caroline Barrett
• wife - Maude Mary Bracey

Organisations:

• Member of - 1st Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• Beckett Leonard SERN 1571 1710 POB Great Yarmoruth England POE Liverpool NSW NOK W Beckett Maud Mary (Item)
• Discovering Anzacs Leonard Beckett (Webpage)
• AUSTRALIANS IN ACTION NEW SOUTH WALES (Newspaper Article)
• Leonard Arthur Vincent Beckett (Photograph)
• HEROES OF THE DARDANELLES (Newspaper Article)

Commemorations:

• BECKETT L. A. V. on the South Face of the
• Beckett on the St Peter's Anglican Church World War 1 Honour Roll
• L A V on the St Clement's World War 1 Roll of Honour