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Pte. Leslie Horace Magee
British Army 2/22nd Battalion London Regiment
from:Bermondsey
Great-Grandad Horace Magee wasn't exact about his age when he joined, so he would have been about 15 when he signed up in Sept 1914 (born 20.Oct 1898). He served with the BEF in France from 14/3/1915 until 11/9/1915 when they found out his true age and discharged him on 29/10/1915 after he returned from France on 11/9/1915. Not to be deterred, a year later he enlisted with the Irish Guards and saw action again twice, being wounded at one instance.
His C.O in the London Regiment, Col. Theodore (can't decipher the surname) spoke highly of him, saying he was: "sober and industrious, honest and trustworthy" in his service record. Thankfully, he survived the war and joined the Police Force in London. He has left the family his legacy of courage and strength.
