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Corp Edwin Leesley

Birth : 6 Feb 1917 Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, USA
Death : 16 May 1944 Italy
Burial : Yan Yean Cemetery, Whittlesea, Whittlesea City, Australia
Coordinate : -37.5294795, 145.1113288
Description : The message was received here today by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leesley that their son, Corporal Edwin Leesley, 27, serving in the United States army had been killed in action on May 16th in the Italian campaign.

Thus another Plattsmouth youth has made the supreme sacrifice that the cause of freedom and the right of the American way of life might survive the great struggle that is now shaking the world, in which millions of young men of the nation are engaged.

In their loss Mr. and Mrs. Leesley will have the deep sympathy of everyone in the community, where... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Corp Edwin Leesley's memorial?

    Corp Edwin Leesley's memorial is located at: Yan Yean Cemetery, Whittlesea, Whittlesea City, Australia.

  • When did Corp Edwin Leesley death?

    Corp Edwin Leesley death on 16 May 1944 in Italy

  • Where are the coordinates of the Corp Edwin Leesley's memorial?

    Latitude: -37.5294795
    Longitude: 145.1113288

Family Members:

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Gerald E. Leesley

(1905 - 1949)

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Irwin Robert Leesley

(1912 - 1992)

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Donald Leesley

(1919 - 1974)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Yan Yean Cemetery
Whittlesea, Whittlesea City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.5294795, 145.1113288

2. Arthurs Creek Cemetery
Arthurs Creek, Nillumbik Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -37.5779480, 145.1721670

3. Donnybrook Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.5309300, 144.9547920

4. Epping Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.6380050, 145.0245190

5. Hurstbridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.6500015, 145.2166595

6. Diamond Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.6758770, 145.1465020

7. Wallan Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.4134560, 144.9889460

8. Queenstown Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.6203400, 145.2730600

9. Plenty River Pioneer Children's Cemetery
Greensborough, Banyule City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.6876217, 145.1168695

10. St Katherine's Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.6924510, 145.1288510

11. Westgarthtown Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.6709060, 145.0072050

12. Mickleham Methodist Church Cemetery
Mickleham, Hume City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.5637820, 144.9007930

13. Thomastown Wesleyan Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.6810700, 145.0121100

14. Greensborough Cemetery
Greensborough, Banyule City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.7004060, 145.1006880

15. Kangaroo Ground Cemetery
Kangaroo Ground, Nillumbik Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -37.6818430, 145.2368440

16. Scots Uniting Church Cemetery
Campbellfield, Hume City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.6758144, 144.9567474

17. Preston General Cemetery
Bundoora, Banyule City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.7201480, 145.0405825

18. Eltham Cemetery
Eltham, Nillumbik Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -37.7266370, 145.1504720

19. Will Will Rook Cemetery
Broadmeadows, Hume City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.6873700, 144.9374000

20. Northern Memorial Park
Glenroy, Moreland City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.6991602, 144.9534379

21. Darraweit Guim Cemetery
Darraweith Guim, Macedon Ranges Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -37.4039471, 144.8925076

22. Fawkner Memorial Park
Fawkner, Moreland City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.7134900, 144.9603800

23. Heidelberg Old Cemetery
Heidelberg, Banyule City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.7479500, 145.0656200

24. Weeroona Aboriginal Cemetery
Greenvale, Hume City, Australia
Coordinate: -37.6482620, 144.8682250