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John Thomas Goddard OBE, MC, JP. 1879-1946
Posted by: Ronald David Knight (ID *****9236)	Date: October 09, 2007 at 11:24:20
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Born at Wednesbury, Staffs, 1879 to William and Catherine (nee Clark). Joined 14th (King's) Hussars c.1898. Fought in Boer War. Married Hilda Elliott at Aldershot, Hants 1904. Regiment to India 1906. John promoted Regimental Sergeant Major 1915 as Regiment went to fight in Mesopotamia and Persia, where he won Military Cross. Retired 1925, when became a publican in Weymouth, Dorset. Elected Mayor of Weymouth 1938, and subsequently re-elected every year until 1945. Almost killed 1941 when home bombed. Awarded O.B.E. for services during WW2. Died 1946 when about to be honoured with Freedom of Borough of Weymouth. 183 page p/back Biography just published, with many colour & b/w illustrations, obtainable only from author: Ronald D. Knight, 18 Manor Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 5HR. Ł12-00 (includes postage & packing).

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Re: John Thomas Goddard OBE, MC, JP. 1879-1946 Janis Harris (nee Elliott) 9/22/08
- Re: John Thomas Goddard OBE, MC, JP. 1879-1946 Ronald D. Knight 9/22/08
  - Re: John Thomas Goddard OBE, MC, JP. 1879-1946 Janis Harris 9/22/08
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