GREENSPAN
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Louis Greenspan
Born:
1898
Died:
1981
Basic Information
Unique reference:
GRE5243
Other first name:
Lewis
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
1898
Place of birth:
Russia
Death
Date of death:
1981
Died in combat?:
Yes
Place of death:
London
Places
Addresses
Family home:
16 Lucas Street, Commercial Road (1911)
Schools
Name:
Ratcliff Broad Street School
Year started:
1905
Postings
He walked from Egypt through the Sinai. The officers road on horses and donkeys and the ordinary soldiers had to walk. He caught Malaria at some point during this, whilst stationed at Palestine so he was transferred to a Hospital ship which was his favourite experience during the entire war.
Fashion
He had an eye for fashion but had to leave school at 14 to become a breadwinner so he ended up as a tailor.
Family
Siblings
Jacob Greenspan (male)
Becky Greenspan (female)
Annie Greenspan (female)
Morris Greenspan (male)
Parents
Father: Isaac Greenspan (male)
Mother: Sarah Greenspan (female)
Homefront
Military Record
Military service:
Army
Military record no.:
J/1971
Date discharged/death:
22 November 1919
Rank at discharge/death:
Private
Sustained injuries:
Malaria
Assignments
Regiment:
Royal Fusiliers
Battalion/unit:
39th Battalion
Posting:
Egypt
Palestine
Palestine
Roll of Honour
Other Occupations
Type of employment:
Tailor
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