In 1943 he was living in Court 15, High Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire3696.

Leslie John Wheeler, a bachelor aged 27 whose occupation was tool maker, married Edna Maud Gossage, a spinster aged 26 whose occupation was ministry of supply. The groom's address was Court 15 High Street, Bromsgrove and the bride's address was 105 Broad Street, Sidemoor, Bromsgrove. The groom's father was Thomas Wheeler and his occupation was butcher. The bride's father was Joseph Gossage and his occupation was labourer. The marriage was performed at the All Saints' Parish Church, Bromsgrove according to the rites of the Established Church after banns. The bride and groom both signed. The marriage was witnessed by J. Gossage (signed) and D. G. Wheeler (signed)3696.

"FROM THE MESSENGER OF 8-5-1943 page 4 col. 7/8 MARRIAGE On 17th April at All Saints Church, Miss E.M. Gossage, youngest daughter of Mr & Mrs J. Gossage, 105 Broad Street to Mr. L.J. Wheeler, son of Mr. T. Wheeler and the late Mrs. Wheeler, Court 15 High Street. Bridesmaids were Miss Sylvia Walters(niece), Miss Josephine Gower (niece), and Miss Jean Stokes (niece of Groom). Dennis Wheeler assisted his brother as Best man. Leaving the church the bride received horseshoes from Misses Sheila Peplow and Pauline Gower(nieces) and Master Teddy Clayton and Geoffrey Gossage (nephews)."3698