Soldier. Born as Lee James McClure (he later took his stepfather's surname) in Crumpsall, Manchester. He joined the army in 2006, and was selected to be a member of the Corps of Drums, serving in Cyprus and Afghanistan. He was later based in Woolwich in a recruitment post, and it was here, while off-duty, that he was violently murdered in the street by a pair of fanatics.
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Lee Rigby
A touching tribute, especially since Rigby was a supporter of Manchester Unit...
In loving memory of Fusilier Lee James Rigby, 2nd Battalion Royal Regiment of...
{On the plaque:} In memory of Fusilier Lee Rigby 4 July 1987 - 22 May 2013. T...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Governor of the Tower of London, soldier who fought in Ireland for William III and notorious womanizer. Birth date uncertain. Died at home at Ealing Grove, Middlesex.
Naval officer. While attempting to control the 1797 Spithead mutiny, Colpoys ordered the shooting of his own crew thus causing the death of several men (we can't find an exact number). Not surpri...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
