Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Wayne Lafayette Leek
Add photo

Wayne Lafayette Leek 1915 - 2012

Wayne Lafayette Leek was born on May 26, 1915, and died at age 97 years old on October 10, 2012. Wayne Leek was buried at Ft. Scott National Cemetery Section 15 Site 208 900 East National Street, in Fort Scott, Ks. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Wayne Lafayette Leek.
Wayne Lafayette Leek
May 26, 1915
October 10, 2012
Male
Looking for another Wayne Leek?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Wayne.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Wayne Lafayette Leek's History: 1915 - 2012

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 05/26
    1915

    Birthday

    May 26, 1915
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 10/10
    2012

    Death

    October 10, 2012
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

    mm/dd/yyyy
    Funeral date
    Ft. Scott National Cemetery Section 15 Site 208 900 East National Street, in Fort Scott, Ks 66701
    Burial location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Wayne

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1915, in the year that Wayne Lafayette Leek was born, the Germans first used poison gas as a weapon at the second Battle of Ypres during World War I. While noxious gases had been used since ancient times, this was the first use of poisonous gas - in this case, lethal chlorine gas - in modern war. Subsequently, the French and British - as well as the United States when they entered World War 1 - developed and used lethal gas in war.
Did you know?
In 1927, he was only 12 years old when the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Wayne Leek's Family Tree & Friends

Wayne Leek's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Wayne's Friends

Friends of Wayne Friends can be as close as family. Add Wayne's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top