12 October 2014

1806050 Gnr Leonard Bailey, Royal Artillery


1806050 Gunner Leonard Bailey of the Royal Artillery died on this day, 12th October, in 1940. He was 20 years old, the son of John and Florence Bailey, of Earls Barton. At the time of his death he was serving with 432 Battery, 65th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment. He is buried in Earls Barton churchyard.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
 
Photo of Earls Barton church courtesy of Higham and Rushden U3A.

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