Leslie Burgess – Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Howe Battalion, Royal Navy Division
Able Seaman Leslie Burgess – Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Howe Battalion, Royal Navy Division Family Background and Early Life Leslie Burgess was born in 1892 in Swansea , the son of Thomas Burgess and Kate Eliza Hall , who were married in 1885 in Swansea . 1901 Census At the time of the 1901 Census , the Burgess family were residing at 45 Pentregethin Road, Swansea . Leslie’s father, Thomas (43) , born in Herefordshire , was employed at the tin works , while his mother Kate (39) , born in Exeter , managed the household. Their children were Ada Blanche (15) ; Bertie (12) ; Leslie (9) ; Mabel (7) ; Maud (4) ; and Stanley (11 months) . 1911 Census By the 1911 Census , the family had moved to 6 Major Street, Manselton, Swansea . Thomas Burgess, now 54 , was working as a tinplate weigher , and Kate, aged 47 , continued to manage the household. Their children were Ada Blanche (25) , a dressmaker ; Bertie (22) and Leslie (19) , both employed as tinplate assorters ; Maud (14) ; St...
