Rawmarsh & Parkgate - Panel 3
Jack Guest - 541646
Leonard Howitt - 4741931
Leonard Howitt was born in Rotherham in late 1907, the third child of Herbert Howitt and Emily (nee Smedley). The family lived at 119 Queen Street, Swinton where his father was a grocer. Leonard joined the Territorial Army in 1923 and transferred to the regular Army in 1926. After completing his service he was employed at Kilnhurst Colliery. He was married in Rotherham in late 1931 and lived at 30 Beartree Road, Parkgate, a son was born 1941. He was the Treasurer of Parkgate National Football Club.
Called up as a reservist at the outbreak of war, and became a Lance Corporal in 1st battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment, service number 4741931. He served in France,Norway and India. He died on active service inIndia on 9 June 1942, aged 34 and is buried in Kirkee War Cemetery. The cemetery was created to receive Second World War graves from the western and central parts of India where their permanent maintenance could not be assured.
Called up as a reservist at the outbreak of war, and became a Lance Corporal in 1st battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment, service number 4741931. He served in France,Norway and India. He died on active service inIndia on 9 June 1942, aged 34 and is buried in Kirkee War Cemetery. The cemetery was created to receive Second World War graves from the western and central parts of India where their permanent maintenance could not be assured.