WOODS, LESLIE FREDERICK

Born 05/10/1912 Grimsby

Died 22/05/1943, Manorbier, Denbigh, Pembrokeshire

Buried 27/05/1943

11411062, Gunner, Royal Artillery, 210 H.A.A. Regiment

Son of John Woods (b. 1877) and Ada Culley (b 1874), married 1899 in Grimsby

Husband of Clarice Pearce, married 1940 in Cleethorpes

Father of Pamela (b 1942) and Lesley (b 1943)

1939 – Leslie is living with his parents and siblings at 60 Sussex Street, Cleethorpes. His occupation is given as a basket maker

Address at time of death: 5 Combe Street, Cleethorpes

Grave ref: Section BB, Grave M36

The Western Mail on 29th May 1943 reveals the circumstances behind Leslie’s death:

“Leslie Frederick Woods, aged 30, was killed when he fell from a cliff at Sprinkle Bay, Manorbier, Pembroke.

Walking near the edge of the cliff with three other men, he slipped and fell more than 70ft.

A verdict of “Accidental death” was recorded by Col. G.T. Kelway, the coroner, at the inquest.”