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Bert Leishman

Bert Leishman
Rank: 
Gunner
Regimental number: 
305084
Unit at enlistment: 
8th Brigade C.F.A., 40th Battery
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Cemetery: 
Mount Hope Cemetery, Soldiers' Plot, Brantford, Ontario
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Greater London
Birth city: 
London, Kensington and Chelsea
Address at enlistment: 
Paris, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
Paris, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Boilermaker's helper
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
31
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Letters and documents

BX October 28, 1915

Soldier Hurt

Gunner Bert Leishman, Paris, a member of the 32nd Battery, overseas squad, was injured yesterday afternoon, though not seriously. Joseph H. Ham was driving up Dalhousie St. when a boy on a bicycle turned out from behind a wagon in front of the car. Mr. Ham saw the danger and threw the wheel sharply to the right. The car ran into the wall of Herod’s garage, pinning the soldier against it. Fortunately the springs went between his legs, and the wall took most of the force of the collision. The lamp hit the soldier in the abdomen, but not sufficiently hard to break the glass. He was rushed to the hospital, and is reported to be doing well this morning. The springs of the car drove a hole in the brick wall of the garage, knocking the door off, but otherwise little damage was done.

BX August 24, 1916 
 
Three Casualties Reported Today – Sergt. Bowtle, Pte. Mudge of Brantford, Driver Leishman of Paris

This morning’s casualty list obtained the names of three more Brant County men who have suffered in recent battles. Sergt. Alfred Bowtle and Pte. Ernest Mudge are given as having been wounded and Driver Bert Leishman, of Paris, is reported as having been gassed.

BX April 2, 1954

Bert Leishman

Bert Leishman, 7 Darling Street, died this morning in the Brantford General Hospital.  Mr. Leishman was born in London, England, coming to Brantford 33 years ago.  He enlisted with the 40th Battery in the First World War and during his service, was severely gassed. Mr. Leishman was one of the original members of the Canadian Legion, and was also a member of Telephone City Court Canadian Order of Foresters.  He is survived by his widow, the former Dorothy Mary Wood; one son, Albert; one brother, George, Paris; one sister, Mrs. Alfred Wills, Carshalton, Surrey, England.  Mr. Leishman is resting at the Beckett Funeral Home where service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. to the Soldiers’ Plot in Mount Hope Cemetery.

BX April 6, 1954

Bert Leishman

The funeral service for Bert Leishman, was held Monday afternoon at the Beckett Funeral Home, Rev. Canon F.W. Schaffter, padre of the Canadian Legion, officiating.  The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Legion, attended the service in a body.  E.R. Edwards was in charge of the Legion party. On Sunday evening at the funeral home, Telephone City Court, COF, conducted a service for Mr. Leishman.  Harry Phinn, first member of the executive of the high court and Leslie Weir, district deputy high chief ranger, were in charge. Pallbearers were D. Monkman, G. Mears, A. Wright, J. Turner, B. Fulcher and D. Miller. Interment was in the Soldiers’ Plot in Mount Hope Cemetery.

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