Haddon, Cuthbert Leslie | Universities at War

Personal details

Forename(s):

Cuthbert Leslie

Surname:

Haddon

University life

College:

Armstrong College, Newcastle upon Tyne

Staff or Student:

Student

Military Service

The information displayed here is at the time of death.

Rank:

Lieutenant

Service:

Army

Unit:

Durham Light Infantry, 12th Battalion

Prisoner of War:

Yes

Military Training:

Officers’ Training Corps, Armstrong College

Biography

Cuthbert is listed as attending Armstrong College during the academic year 1912-1914. After which it would seem that he signed up to join the Durham Light Infantry. Cuthbert was badly wounded and suffered facial disfigurement in 1916 and captured in 1918 whilst a lieutenant in the 12th DLI.

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Research information

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