Private Cecil Goddard
10 Jul 1919 - 02 Feb 1990
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Cecil Goddard 1943 (from Michael Goddard)
Biography
The son of Albert J and Irene Goddard he married Ella Cozens in May 1943. The couple moved into Ladymead, the home of Ella's late father Henry after the wedding, living with her widowed mother until they started farming on their own a few years later.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton Patrol | Patrol member | 24 May 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WPWB 58/3
Occupation
Assisting father on farm
Address
1939 Quantock Farm, West Monkton then Ladymead, South Road, Taunton, Somerset
Other information
Cecil was a farmer, he joined in May 1942 from his home at Quantock Farm, West Monkton. He moved to “Ladymead”, South Road, Taunton in April 1943 after his marriage and remained in the Patrol until stand down.
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Cecil Goddard 1978 (from Michael Goddard)
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Cecil Goddard 1965 (from Michael Goddard)
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Cecil Goddard late 60s (from Michael Goddard)
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Goddard Home Guard certificate
References
Taunton Courier 8 May 1943
TNA ref WO199/3390 & 3391
1939 Register
Michael Goddard