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{{short description|British sailor}}
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| birth_name = Charles Symonds Leaf
| birth_date = 13 November 1895
| birth_place = [[Marylebone]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=y|19 February 1947|13 November 1895}}
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| education = [[Harrow School]]
| alma_mater = [[Trinity College, Cambridge]]
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| children = 3 Derek Leaf DSC with bar, [[Freydis Sharland]], Robin Leaf
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|branch = [[British Army]] <br /> [[Royal Marines]]
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|rank = [[Lieutenant (British Army and Royal Marines)|Lieutenant]]
|battles = [[First World War]] <br /> [[Second World War]]
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'''Charles Symonds Leaf''', {{Post-nominals|country=GBR|size=100%|sep=,|FSA}} (13 November 1895 in [[Marylebone]] – 19 February 1947) was a [[Great Britain|British]] [[sailor]] who competed in the [[1936 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{cite Sports-Reference}}</ref>
'''Charles Symonds Leaf''', {{Post-nominals|country=GBR|size=100%|sep=,|FSA}} (13{{nbsp}}November 1895{{snd}}19{{nbsp}}February 1947) was a [[Great Britain|British]] [[sailor]] who competed in the [[1936 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{cite Sports-Reference}}</ref> He contributed to the design and build of the Merlin Rocket sailing dinghy.


==Biography==
Leaf was educated at [[Harrow School]], an all-boys [[Independent school (UK)|independent]] [[boarding school]], and at [[Trinity College, Cambridge]].<ref name="teamgb">{{cite web |title=Charles Leaf |url=https://www.teamgb.com/athlete/charles-leaf/Uu4HsS1i7GdXrEffywHFI |website=www.teamgb.com |access-date=23 July 2023 |language=en-gb}}</ref>
Leaf was educated at [[Harrow School]], an all-boys [[Independent school (UK)|independent]] [[boarding school]], and at [[Trinity College, Cambridge]].<ref name="teamgb">{{cite web |title=Charles Leaf |url=https://www.teamgb.com/athlete/charles-leaf/Uu4HsS1i7GdXrEffywHFI |website=www.teamgb.com |access-date=23 July 2023 |language=en-gb}}</ref>


Leaf was an [[archaeologist]]. On 11 January 1934, he was elected a [[Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries]] (FSA).<ref>{{cite journal |title=Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries |journal=The Antiquaries Journal |date=1934 |volume=14 |issue=2 |pages=233-234 |doi=10.1017/S0003581500051362}}</ref>
Leaf was an amateur [[archaeologist]].<ref name="ADS">{{cite web |title=Person Details: Charles S Leaf B. A., F. S. A. |url=https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/personDetails.xhtml?personId=38078 |website=archaeologydataservice.ac.uk |access-date=25 July 2023 |language=en}}</ref> On 11 January 1934, he was elected a [[Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries]] (FSA).<ref>{{cite journal |title=Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries |journal=The Antiquaries Journal |date=1934 |volume=14 |issue=2 |pages=233–234 |doi=10.1017/S0003581500051362|s2cid=246041812 }}</ref> He donated the majority of his [[Artefact (archaeology)|archaeological finds]] to the [[Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge]].<ref name="teamgb" />


In 1936 he was a crew member of the British boat ''Lalage'' which won the gold medal in the 6 metre class. His daughter [[Freydis Sharland|Freydis]] went on to be one of the first women to qualify for [[Aircrew brevet|RAF wings]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Fountain |first1=Nigel |title=Freydis Sharland obituary |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/10/freydis-sharland |work=the Guardian |date=10 June 2014 |language=en}}</ref>
In 1936 he was a crew member of the British boat ''Lalage'' which won the gold medal in the 6 metre class.


On 22 August 1917, Leaf married Catherine Blanche Kay-Shuttleworth, daughter of [[Ughtred Kay-Shuttleworth, 1st Baron Shuttleworth]].<ref name="Life story">{{cite web |title=Life story: Charles Symonds Leaf |url=https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/lifestory/2335991 |website=Lives of the First World War |publisher=Imperial War Museum |access-date=25 July 2023}}</ref> They had two children. Their daughter [[Freydis Sharland]] went on to be an [[Air Transport Auxiliary]] pilot during the Second World War and one of the first women to qualify for [[Aircrew brevet|RAF wings]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Fountain |first1=Nigel |title=Freydis Sharland obituary |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/10/freydis-sharland |work=the Guardian |date=10 June 2014 |language=en}}</ref>
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==Military service==

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Leaf served in the [[British Army]] during the [[First World War]]. On 18 October 1914, he was commissioned as a [[second lieutenant]] in the 5th Battalion, [[The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)]].<ref name="LG 28941">{{London Gazette |issue= 28941 |date= 16 October 1914 |page= 8331 |supp= y |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref> He was promoted to [[Temporary rank|temporary]] [[Lieutenant (British Army and Royal Marines)|lieutenant]] on 22 January 1916.<ref name="LG 29605">{{London Gazette |issue= 29605 |date= 30 May 1916 |page= 5443 |supp= y |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref> He was seconded to the [[Machine Gun Corps]] (MGC) on 3 April 1917.<ref name="LG 30024">{{London Gazette |issue= 30024 |date= 17 April 1917 |page= 3714 |supp= y |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref> He was promoted to [[Substantive rank|substantive]] lieutenant on 12 May 1917 with seniority in that rank from 1 June 1916.<ref name="LG 30063">{{London Gazette |issue= 30063 |date= 11 May 1917 |page= 4585 |supp= y |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref> He ceased to be employed by the MGC on 30 December 1918,<ref name="LG 31229">{{London Gazette |issue= 31229 |date= 11 March 1919 |page= 3464 |supp= y |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref> and rejoined his regiment the same day.<ref name="LG 31470">{{London Gazette |issue= 31470 |date= 22 July 1919 |page= 9406 |supp= y |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref>
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===Military service===
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Leaf served in the [[British Army]] during the [[First World War]]. On 18 October 1914, he was commissioned as a [[second lieutenant]] in the 5th ([[Territorial Force]]) Battalion, [[Buffs (East Kent Regiment)]].<ref name="LG 28941">{{London Gazette |issue= 28941 |date= 16 October 1914 |page= 8331 |supp= y |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref> He was promoted to [[Temporary rank|temporary]] [[Lieutenant (British Army and Royal Marines)|lieutenant]] on 22 January 1916.<ref name="LG 29605">{{London Gazette |issue= 29605 |date= 30 May 1916 |page= 5443 |supp= y |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref> He was seconded to the [[Machine Gun Corps]] (MGC) on 3 April 1917.<ref name="LG 30024">{{London Gazette |issue= 30024 |date= 17 April 1917 |page= 3714 |supp= y |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref> He was promoted to [[Substantive rank|substantive]] lieutenant on 12 May 1917 with seniority in that rank from 1 June 1916.<ref name="LG 30063">{{London Gazette |issue= 30063 |date= 11 May 1917 |page= 4585 |supp= y |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref> He ceased to be employed by the MGC on 30 December 1918,<ref name="LG 31229">{{London Gazette |issue= 31229 |date= 11 March 1919 |page= 3464 |supp= y |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref> and rejoined his regiment the same day.<ref name="LG 31470">{{London Gazette |issue= 31470 |date= 22 July 1919 |page= 9406 |supp= y |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref>


He served in the [[Royal Marines]] during the [[Second World War]]. He was commissioned in the Royal Marines as a probationary temporary lieutenant on 21 June 1943.<ref name="LG 36077">{{London Gazette |issue= 36077 |date= 2 July 1943 |page= 2996 |supp= y |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref> His commission was confirmed on 21 December 1943 and he became a temporary lieutenant.<ref name="LG 36352">{{London Gazette |issue= 36352 |date= 28 January 1944 |page= 543|supp= |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref> His commission was terminated on 27 July 1945.<ref name="LG 37296">{{London Gazette |issue= 37296 |date= 5 October 1945 |page= 4906 |supp= |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref>
He served in the [[Royal Marines]] during the [[Second World War]]. He was commissioned in the Royal Marines as a probationary temporary lieutenant on 21 June 1943.<ref name="LG 36077">{{London Gazette |issue= 36077 |date= 2 July 1943 |page= 2996 |supp= y |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref> His commission was confirmed on 21 December 1943 and he became a temporary lieutenant.<ref name="LG 36352">{{London Gazette |issue= 36352 |date= 28 January 1944 |page= 543|supp= |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref> His commission was terminated on 27 July 1945.<ref name="LG 37296">{{London Gazette |issue= 37296 |date= 5 October 1945 |page= 4906 |supp= |city= |title= |quote=}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{World Sailing|www=charles-symonds-leaf?ref=GBRCL34}}
* {{World Sailing|id=GBRCL34|www=charles-symonds-leaf|name=Charles Symonds Leaf}}
* {{Olympics.com|charles-symonds-leaf}}
* {{Olympics.com|charles-symonds-leaf|Charles Symonds Leaf}}
* {{Olympedia}}
* {{Olympedia}}
* {{databaseOlympics|LEAFCHA01|archive=20070223190925}}
* {{databaseOlympics|LEAFCHA01|archive=20070223190925}}
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Revision as of 21:00, 5 July 2024

Charles Leaf
Born
Charles Symonds Leaf

13 November 1895
Marylebone
Died19 February 1947(1947-02-19) (aged 51)
NationalityBritish
EducationHarrow School
Alma materTrinity College, Cambridge
Children3 Derek Leaf DSC with bar, Freydis Sharland, Robin Leaf
Military career
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchBritish Army
Royal Marines
Years of service1914–1918
1943–1945
RankLieutenant
Battles / warsFirst World War
Second World War
Olympic medal record
Sailing
Gold medal – first place 1936 Berlin 6 metre class

Charles Symonds Leaf, FSA (13 November 1895 – 19 February 1947) was a British sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1] He contributed to the design and build of the Merlin Rocket sailing dinghy.

Biography

Leaf was educated at Harrow School, an all-boys independent boarding school, and at Trinity College, Cambridge.[2]

Leaf was an amateur archaeologist.[3] On 11 January 1934, he was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (FSA).[4] He donated the majority of his archaeological finds to the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.[2]

In 1936 he was a crew member of the British boat Lalage which won the gold medal in the 6 metre class.

On 22 August 1917, Leaf married Catherine Blanche Kay-Shuttleworth, daughter of Ughtred Kay-Shuttleworth, 1st Baron Shuttleworth.[5] They had two children. Their daughter Freydis Sharland went on to be an Air Transport Auxiliary pilot during the Second World War and one of the first women to qualify for RAF wings.[6]

Military service

Leaf served in the British Army during the First World War. On 18 October 1914, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the 5th (Territorial Force) Battalion, Buffs (East Kent Regiment).[7] He was promoted to temporary lieutenant on 22 January 1916.[8] He was seconded to the Machine Gun Corps (MGC) on 3 April 1917.[9] He was promoted to substantive lieutenant on 12 May 1917 with seniority in that rank from 1 June 1916.[10] He ceased to be employed by the MGC on 30 December 1918,[11] and rejoined his regiment the same day.[12]

He served in the Royal Marines during the Second World War. He was commissioned in the Royal Marines as a probationary temporary lieutenant on 21 June 1943.[13] His commission was confirmed on 21 December 1943 and he became a temporary lieutenant.[14] His commission was terminated on 27 July 1945.[15]

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Charles Leaf". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Charles Leaf". www.teamgb.com. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Person Details: Charles S Leaf B. A., F. S. A." archaeologydataservice.ac.uk. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries". The Antiquaries Journal. 14 (2): 233–234. 1934. doi:10.1017/S0003581500051362. S2CID 246041812.
  5. ^ "Life story: Charles Symonds Leaf". Lives of the First World War. Imperial War Museum. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  6. ^ Fountain, Nigel (10 June 2014). "Freydis Sharland obituary". the Guardian.
  7. ^ "No. 28941". The London Gazette (Supplement). 16 October 1914. p. 8331.
  8. ^ "No. 29605". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 May 1916. p. 5443.
  9. ^ "No. 30024". The London Gazette (Supplement). 17 April 1917. p. 3714.
  10. ^ "No. 30063". The London Gazette (Supplement). 11 May 1917. p. 4585.
  11. ^ "No. 31229". The London Gazette (Supplement). 11 March 1919. p. 3464.
  12. ^ "No. 31470". The London Gazette (Supplement). 22 July 1919. p. 9406.
  13. ^ "No. 36077". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 July 1943. p. 2996.
  14. ^ "No. 36352". The London Gazette. 28 January 1944. p. 543.
  15. ^ "No. 37296". The London Gazette. 5 October 1945. p. 4906.
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