Armed Forces: Attestation of Leonard George Gumbleton
Date: 20 Feb 1901
Place: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Attestation of Leonard George Gumbleton
- No: 8116
- Name:
- Leonard George Gumbleton
- Corps:
- Royal Engineers
- Place of birth:
- Portsea, Portsmouth, Hants
- British subject:
- Yes
- Age:
- 19y 11m
- Trade or calling:
- Stonemason
- Resided out of father's house for 3 years:
- No
- Apprentice:
- No
- Married:
- No
- Ever imprisoned:
- No
- Belong to any milita &c:
- Yes Pt. Hants RE Vols
- Ever served in armed forces:
- No
- Truly stated previous service experience:
- Yes
- Ever rejected for service:
- No
- Willing to be vaccinated:
- Yes
- Enlisting for what corps :
- Royal Engineers
- Oath taken:
- Portsmouth 20 Feb 1901
- Apparent age:
- 19y 11m
- Height:
- 5ft 8¾inches
- Weight:
- 10st 3;half;lbs
- Minimum chest:
- 33½
- Maximum chest:
- 35½
- Complexion:
- Fresh
- Eyes:
- Blue
- Hair:
- Brown
- Religious denomination:
- Wesleyan
- Distinguishing marks:
- None
- Fit for army:
- Fit
Discharged at Portsmouth 15 Aug 1902 on termination of engagement
Military history
| Country | From | To | Years/Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20.2.1901 | 24.3.1901 | 33d |
| S. Africa | 25.3.01 | 18.6.02 | 1y 86d |
| Home | 19.6.02 | 15.8.02 | 58 |
| 1y 177d |
- Medals, decorations and annuities:
- Queen's S.A. 1899-1902. Clasps: Cape Colony, O.F. State, Transvaal. 1901 & 1902
- Next of kin:
- Mr G A Gumbleton, 57 Newcome Rd, Fratton, Portsmouth
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