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We remember Leonard Victor Goodwin
We remember Leonard Victor Goodwin
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
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1897
1915
dates
Age 18
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12th December 1915
1915
employment
Bank Clerk
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12th December 1915
1915
enlistment
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12th December 1915
1915
location
39 Alexandra Road, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8828779
12th December 1915
1916
dates
Age 19
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1916
1916
service
British Army
4955
Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
5th Battalion
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1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
4955
Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
5th Battalion
Source:8828779
28th August 1916 - 28th November 1916
1916
discharge
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28th November 1916
1916
discharge
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28th November 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Cause of discharge Sickness 392 xvi.
Hospital/Institution
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28th November 1916
hospitalisation
Epilipsy. Originated in June 1914 in Reading, when riding a bicycle. Otherwise in good health except for his fits.
Hospital/Institution
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard Victor |
| Initials | LV |
| Last Name | Goodwin |
| Source | 8828779 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Alexandra Road, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 12th December 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4955 | Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 4955 | Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 5th Battalion |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George William Goodwin | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-12 | 5'7" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Buffs Badge | Mike108587 |
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