T/Const Leslie Croone Herbert

 

1890 Sep 19 . Born Canada, Son of John & Marion Herbert (nee Croone) . His father was a warehouseman. I cannot find him in Canada

 

1914 Jul 7 Enlisted Royal Scots

1914 Nov 29 Landed in France

1916 Sep 27 Discharged with sickness. SWB

 

1917 Jul 10. Married Agnes Margaret Berry at Chester. His father was John Henry Herbert

1918 Feb 27 Son born Raymond Arthur Herbert in Chester When he married, there was no mention of his father on the wedding write ups. The obvious conclusion is that Leslie Croone Herbert walked out on the family.

 

1920 Nov 22 Enlists in Cheshire Yeomanry for 3 years. H had formerly served 2 years & 32 months with Royal Scots # 36135 & KOSB # 11987

 

1921 Feb 4. RIC no 78563 & ADRIC no (888) .ex-Soldier & Motor Driver

1921 Mar 1. Posted Roscommon

Posted to E Coy

Posted to 4 Gds

1922 Feb 17 Disbanded Gormanston

 

1922 Divorce . Divorce Court File: 8736. Appellant: Agnes Margaret Herbert. Respondent: Leslie Croone Herbert. Type: Wife's petition for divorce

1922 Sep 7 Leaves UK for Australia. His UK address is 394 Great Western Rd , Glasgow

 

1923 His wife re-marries to William Highton in Chester

 

1929 Died Dundee. Death cert has him as "single"

 

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