Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Robert Goodman
Military Information
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- Service no: 3780
- Rank: Bombardier
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- Awards: Croix de Guerre
- Regiment/Service: Royal Garrison Artillery
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Personal Information
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- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 6 Forfar Rd, Dundee
- Occupation: David McLardy & Co, Aberdeen
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More about Robert Goodman
Robert Goodman Royal Garrison Artillery
FRENCH HONOUR FOR DUNDEE SOLDIER.
Bombardier Robert Goodman, Royal Garrison Artillery, who resided with his grandmother, Mrs Munroe, at 6 Forfar Road, Dundee, has been awarded the French Crois de Guerre. He is a native of Dundee, and had resided with Mrs Munroe since he was quite young, his mother having emigrated to South Africa.
The decoration has been received by Mrs Munroe from her grandson’s Commanding Officer. Bombardier Goodman was employed by Messrs David M’Lardy & Co., King Street, before being transferred to their Aberdeen branch. While in the Granite City he enlisted in the R.G.A. about four years ago, and proceeded to France with his regiment in the early stages of the war. In a letter to his grandmother Bombardier Goodman says he expects to be home soon, when he will explain how he won the coveted honour.
Dundee Courier 7th December 1915
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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