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Soldier Record

Surname:Woolhouse
Initials:L
Rank:Acting Sergeant
Army Number:1042
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 9/8/1914. He enlisted in the 2 Royal Berkshire Regt. No. 5226 on the 19/11/1897. Born Egham, Windsor,Surrey, age on enlistment 18 years, occupation Gardener. Transferred to MFP. 1/4/1909. Served Home 19/11/1894 to 12/2/1898, South Africa 13/2/1898 to 30/10/1902, Egypt 31/10/1902 to 2/12/1906, India 3/12/1906 to 6/12/1907, Home 7/12/1907 to 8/8/1914, BEF 9/8/1914 to 13/4/1919, Home 14/4/1919 to 13/5/1919, Class Z Reserve 14/5/1919. Served 19/2/1915 APM L of C, 20/5/1916 33 Div, 3/9/1916 32 Div, 16/3/1918 No.1. Traffic Control Coy, 22/3/1919 DAPM 2 Army, Bonn.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/193 Page: 331 Aug. 16, 1901)
Citation: Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. Awarded serving with the 2 Royal Berkshire Regt. No. 5226.
Decoration: King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/337 Page: 231 March 22, 1903)
Citation: Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded serving with the 2 Royal Berkshire Regt. No. 5226.