George Leith (1720-1810)

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George Leith

NationalityBritish
RolesNaval Sailor, Medic
Date of Birth1720ref:916
First Known Service4.5.1740ref:916
Last Known Service14.6.1742ref:916
Date of Death8.1810 - Walmerref:916

Event History

Date from	Date to	Event	Source
1740	13.6.1742	Sandwich (90) 1715-1755 British 90 Gun 2nd Rate Ship of the Line , Surgeon's Mate ADM 106/953/125	ADM 106
14.6.1742		Surgeon	ref:916
14.6.1742		Scipio (8) 1739-1747 British 8 Gun Unrated Fireship , Surgeon ADM 106/953/125	ADM 106
20.9.1746	25.9.1746	Lorient Operations

Notes on Officer

RN ServiceADM 29-1

George LEITH; Rank: Surgeons Mate; Born: [Not Given]; Age on entry: [Not Given]; Dates served: 4 May 1740-18 June 1742

Sources

IDNameAuthorType

ADM 106 Document

ADM 29-1 Document

ref:916 Digital Book

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