Henry George Leech

[yekepa]

Looking for any Military details  on Henry George Leech, born Risby, Suffolk 1900.son of George and Maria.

The only Military information I have is this.

British Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1924  Service number   L13412

Thank you.

[KGarrad]

Service records for those serving after 1920 are still with the MOD.
Not available on any site!

See: https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records

You will need a copy of a Death Certificate, and there is a fee of £30.
And a long wait (due to Covid staff shortages).

[ShaunJ]

Served for 3 months in 1920, then apparently transferred to the New Zealand Navy. There is mention of previous British Army service:

https://www.ancestry.co.uk/imageviewer/collections/60522/images/43283_adm_188_1014-0414

[ShaunJ]

You can download that record free of charge from TNA: https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7662560

[yekepa]

Shaun
Thank you so much, can you help on writing on record?
I cannot read word after New Zealand and in Remarks section cannot read words after Badges. 
Also what does F.E. mean under his age?

Many thanks

[ShaunJ]

New Zealand Navy.

The remarks: the bit I can read is "Can count 1 year 290 days army service toward G.C. Badges"

Others may be able to help with the rest of it:

[yekepa]

OK Thanks Shaun
Do you know what the F.E. under age means?

[ShaunJ]

Apparently F E means First Engagement.

[yekepa]

Thanks Shaun
Great help as always.