Source: Michael Doyle Their Name Liveth For Evermore: The Great War Roll of Honour for Leicestershire and Rutland.
He was the son of Henry and Lily Finch. He is also commemorated on the Marchelpot Memorial, France.

Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Coalville Times article - Friday April 5th, 1918

LOCAL CASUALTIES

Gunner Leonard A. P. Finch, of the R.F.A. is officially reported to have died of wounds in France on March 21st, news to this effect having reached his parents, Mr and Mrs H. Finch, of 275, Belvoir Road, Coalville. Before the war, Gunner Finch, who was 20 years of age, was in the employ of Mr F. J. Bayliss, plumber. His father works at Stableford’s.

Coalville Times article - Friday April 12th, 1918

LOCAL CASUALTIES

As briefly announced in our last issue, Gunner Leonard A. P. Finch, R.F.A. died of wounds received in action in France on March 21st, the first day of the present big push by the Germans. His parents reside at 275, Belvoir Road, Coalville. Gunner Finch was only 20 years of age, but was an expert gunner, in connection with which he had won distinctions in his regiment. In one examination he came out top among 150 competitors. He was formerly a teacher in the London Road Baptist Sunday School, and used to work for Mr F. J. Bayliss, plumber, London Road, Coalville.

THANKS

Mr and Mrs H. Finch, of 275, Belvoir Road, Coalville, desire to tender their sincere thanks for the many letters and kind expressions of sympathy received in their bereavement by the death of their son, Gunner L. A. P. Finch.

Coalville Times article - Friday March 21st, 1919

In loving memory of our dear son, Leonard A. P. Finch, who was killed in action in France, March 21st, 1918. Aged 20 years.

“In a far and foreign graveyard,
Where the trees their branches wave,
Lies a loving son and brother
In a cold and silent grave.

He served his King and Country,
God knows he did his best;
Now he’s asleep in Jesus,
A British soldier laid to rest.”

From his loving Father and Mother, Brothers and Sisters.

In affectionate remembrance of our Golden Star Brigade cousin, Leonard A. P. Finch, who was killed in action in France, March 21st, 1918.

“Asleep in Jesus, far from thee,
Thy kindred and their graves may be,
But thine is still a blessed sleep,
From which none ever wake to weep.”

From his loving Cousin, Miss Ray Williams, Llanelly, Wales.

Coalville Times article - Friday March 26th, 1920

IN MEMORIAM

Finch – In ever loving memory of our dear son, Gunner L. A. P. Finch, who was killed in action in France, March 21st, 1918.

“A loving son, and brother kind,
He was to us in heart and mind.
Cherished memories of one so dear,
Are often recalled by a silent tear.”

From Mother, Father, Brothers and Sisters.
275, Belvoir Road, Coalville

Research undertaken and submitted (including photograph from Coalville Times) by Andy Murby 9/2/2018.