Soldier. Born as Lee James McClure (he later took his stepfather's surname) in Crumpsall, Manchester. He joined the army in 2006, and was selected to be a member of the Corps of Drums, serving in Cyprus and Afghanistan. He was later based in Woolwich in a recruitment post, and it was here, while off-duty, that he was violently murdered in the street by a pair of fanatics.
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Lee Rigby
A touching tribute, especially since Rigby was a supporter of Manchester Unit...
In loving memory of Fusilier Lee James Rigby, 2nd Battalion Royal Regiment of...
{On the plaque:} In memory of Fusilier Lee Rigby 4 July 1987 - 22 May 2013. T...
Actor, musician, writer and poet. Born Cyril Ewart Lionel Grant in Beterverwagting, British Guiana (modern day Guyana). He served in the Royal Air Force during WW2, and in Britain, he qualified as ...
Person, Armed Forces, Law, Music / songs, Race Issues, TV & Radio, South America
George James Ewer was born in 1913 the son of Frederick George Ewer (1881-1964) and Elizabeth Kate Ewer née Howard (1881-1967). His birth was registered in the 2nd quarter of 1913 in the Willesden ...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Born at Rhysnant Hall, Montgomeryshire, Wales. Served in the 1st Dragoon Guards, and saw action in China and India. In the late 1860s he began experimenting with an outdoor version of real tennis. ...
Person, Armed Forces, Food & Drink, Sport / Games, China/Hong Kong, India, Wales
Employed at the Streatham bus garage. Served and was killed in WW1.
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