His story
John Robert Goddard served as a Private in the Army Veterinary Corps. His recorded unit was Depot.
The recorded commemorative particulars state: Son of Luke and Emma Maria Goddard; husband of Lizzie Goddard, of 28, Hayhill Rd., Ipswich. Born at Ipswich.
He died on 14 July 1917, aged 40. He is buried in Old Ipswich Cemetery, grave X. II. 23.
Before the war
- Occupation
- Milk Seller
- Family
- Son of Luke and Emma Maria Goddard; husband of Lizzie Goddard, of 28, Hayhill Rd., Ipswich. Born at Ipswich.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Private
- Service number
- SE/9075
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- Depot
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 14 July 1917
- Age
- 40
- Cemetery or memorial
- Old Ipswich Cemetery
- Grave reference
- X. II. 23.
Sources and further reading
- Find a Grave memorial
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Research record number: 232
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “John Robert Goddard”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/goddard-john-robert-se-9075/.
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