Robert Leslie Howell – 12th Glamorganshire (Swansea) Battalion, Home Guard
Private Robert Leslie Howell – 12th Glamorganshire (Swansea) Battalion, Home Guard Early Life and Family Background David Howell and Mary Bodycombe marriage certificate St. Mary's Church, Swansea Robert Leslie Howell was born in 1905 , in Swansea , the son of David Howell and Mary Bodycombe , who had married in 1904 at St Mary’s Church, Swansea . 1911 Census By the 1911 Census , the Howell family were living at The Croft, Havenhill, near Swansea . David, aged 32 , worked as a Clerk at the Plate Works , while Mary, aged 28 , managed the home. Their children were Robert Leslie (6) , David Oswald (4) , and William Thomas (1) . The Family in 1921 1921 Census By the 1921 Census , the Howell family were residing at 29 Megan Street, Cwmbwrla, Swansea . David Howell, aged 41 , was employed as a Tinplate Works Clerk , while his wife Mary, aged 38 , undertook the household duties. Their eldest son, Robert Leslie , aged 16 , was recorded as an Apprentice Engineer at Rd. Thomas & Co.,...
