posted on 2024-01-19, 11:20authored byLest We Forget Project Team
William Charles Goodman was in the Royal Marine Light Infantry PO/6881. He joined on 10th August 1893. He was a First Class Gunner Layer and Sight Setter. Whilst working on convoy duties off America his ship was torpedoed, he joined a new ship and continued working for the Navy. He was due to retire in August 1914 but was asked "where do you think you are going, there's a war on!" So did not retire until 5th April 1919.
History
Name of contributor(s)
Anon
Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to
William Charles Goodman
Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place
1914-1919
Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place
At sea
Object(s)
Certificate of Service for William Goodman. Photo and medals