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Leonard J Strangwood - R.G.A.
« on: Tuesday 08 June 10 22:41 BST (UK) »
I just found one of my 2x Gt Uncles served in WW1 and he served in the Royal Regiment of Artillery (RGA). I was wondering what they did or what their role was during the war? Also did he get medals or honors?

Leonard was one of the lucky ones he died in 1974. Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Tyrone  ;D

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Re: Leonard J Strangwood - R.G.A.
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 08 June 10 23:23 BST (UK) »
Below is the link to the LLT page for the Artillery:

http://www.1914-1918.net/cra.htm

His medal index cards can be downloaded from the National Archives:

http://www.rootschat.com/links/08ux/

He was discharged and granted the Silver War Badge with the RGA.
He was awarded the British War and Victory Medals and the 1915 Star for his earlier service with the Herefordshire Regiment.

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Re: Leonard J Strangwood - R.G.A.
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 08 June 10 23:28 BST (UK) »
Thank you Forester,

So he had quite a distinguished army career....Wonder where he fought?

Thanks for the info.

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Re: Leonard J Strangwood - R.G.A.
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 08 June 10 23:46 BST (UK) »
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Researching all Great War soldiers from the Spen Valley of West Yorkshire Especially lads from the Cleckheaton Company of 1/4th West Riding Regiment.

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Re: Leonard J Strangwood - R.G.A.
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 08 June 10 23:49 BST (UK) »
Hi Ady,

He was infact from Leominster...thank you

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Re: Leonard J Strangwood - R.G.A.
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 08 June 10 23:54 BST (UK) »
It  say he was discharged, reason - Disease: Deafness caused by OMS...what is OMS?

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Re: Leonard J Strangwood - R.G.A.
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 08 June 10 23:56 BST (UK) »
Unsure on that theres a great handwritten letter in the docs stating he was invalided from Gallipoli(Suvla Bay) with shrapnel wound and dysentry
Served with 1/1st Hereford Regiment who were Territorials.http://www.1914-1918.net/hereford.htm

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Re: Leonard J Strangwood - R.G.A.
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 08 June 10 23:59 BST (UK) »
Thanks Ady,

I have got to around page 10 so still browsing... ::)

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Re: Leonard J Strangwood - R.G.A.
« Reply #8 on: Thursday 26 September 13 12:52 BST (UK) »
Quote from: Brant81uk on Tuesday 08 June 10 22:41 BST (UK)
I just found one of my 2x Gt Uncles served in WW1 and he served in the Royal Regiment of Artillery (RGA). I was wondering what they did or what their role was during the war? Also did he get medals or honors?

Leonard was one of the lucky ones he died in 1974. Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Tyrone  ;D


Hi Tyrone, my grandfather was Leonard J Strangwood from Herefordshire  :) He married Else Kennett who was my mother's mother. My mother was called Joyce Eliza Strangwood. Are we distant cousins? Waiting for your reply ;D
He was in the military also we have photos of him
Regards
Simon
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