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We remember William Thomas Goddard
We remember William Thomas Goddard
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Charles William Goddard
Source:6171790
17th September 1875
1877
sibling
Robert John Goddard
Source:6171790
30th March 1877
1878
sibling
Florence Mary Goddard
Source:6171790
22nd September 1878
1880
sibling
Herbert George Goddard
Source:6171790
24th June 1880
1884
1885
sibling
Nelson Edward Goddard
Source:6171790
21st June 1885
1885
sibling
Emily Jane Goddard
Source:6171790
29th December 1885
1890
sibling
Frederick Ernest Goddard
Source:6171790
7th April 1890
1901
employment
Footman
Charles Francis Fellows
London
United Kingdom
Source:6171799
1901 - February 1903
1903
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:6171799
21st February 1903
1913
marriage
Nellie Girdler
Source:6171781
10th May 1913
1913
children
Thomas William Goddard
Source:6171790
26th September 1913
1914
children
Nellie Elizabeth Goddard
Source:6171790
21st November 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2364517
26th February 1915 - 13th October 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Slightly wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:6179374
22nd August 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Spinal and cerebral meningitis following gunshot wound
Hospital/Institution
Source:6179374
1st October 1917 - 13th October 1917
1917
dates
Age 34
Source:6171776
13th October 1917
service
British Army
Battery Serjeant Major
30895
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2364517
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2364517
1917
death
Died of wounds
Le Touquet
France
Source:7247833
Source:6171776
13th October 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
Etaples Military Cemetery
France
Source:7247833
Source:6171776
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Goddard |
| Source | 2364517 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 30895 | Royal Field Artillery | Battery Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas William Goddard | son | 26th September 1913 | |
| Nellie Elizabeth Goddard | daughter | 21st November 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Goddard | mother | ||
| William Goddard | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles William Goddard | brother | 17th September 1875 | |
| Robert John Goddard | brother | 30th March 1877 | |
| Florence Mary Goddard | sister | 22nd September 1878 | |
| Herbert George Goddard | brother | 24th June 1880 | |
| Nelson Edward Goddard | brother | 21st June 1885 | |
| Emily Jane Goddard | sister | 29th December 1885 | |
| Frederick Ernest Goddard | brother | 7th April 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Girdler | wife | 10th May 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-02-21 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-03-21 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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2nd Lieutenant William Thomas GoddardIn uniform when commissioned in 1916
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Brenda443 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| .Family Bible | Brenda443 | |
| Soldiers Pocket Book | Brenda443 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Lieutenant William Thomas Goddard | Brenda443 |
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