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Surname: GOODALL
Forename(s): Arthur Charles
Place of Birth: Hampstead, Middlesex
Service No: ---
Rank: T/2nd Lieutenant
Regiment / Corps / Service: Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Own (Yorkshire Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 'D' Coy 7th (Service) Battalion
Division: 17th (Northern) Division
Age: 22
Date of Death: 1916-11-06
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 3 A and 3 D.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)
Additional Information:
Arthur Charles Goodall (born 1 October 1894) was the son of Robert and Emily Sarah Goodall, née Emery. Robert was born at Osmaston, Derbyshire and Sarah at Paddington, Middlesex.
1901 Hampstead, London Census: 3, Williams Mews - Arthur C. Goodall, aged 6 years, born Hampstead, son of Robert and Emily S. Goodall.
1911 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland Census: 38, Gainsborough Grove - Arthur Charles Goodall, aged 16 years, born Hampstead, London. [Arthur, along with two brothers and a sister, were living with their uncle and aunt, William James and Jane Field, née Emery.]
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards Sgt Arthur Charles Goodall, 1152, Durham Light Infantry & 2/Lt Yorkshire Regiment. Theatre of War: (1) France. Qualifying date [for 1914-15 Star]: 20 April 1915. Correspondence: Mrs E.S. Goodall applies for medals due to late 2/Lt A.C. Goodall (10 February 1921). Address: 250, Stanton Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
GOODALL, Second Lieutenant Arthur, Green Howards, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Goodall of Harding Houses, [Crosshills], killed in action Nov. 6, 1916.
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T/2nd Lieutenant Arthur Charles GOODALL
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Own (Yorkshire Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 17th (Northern) Division
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24 November 1916
LIEUT. GOODALL OF CROSSHILLS KILLED IN ACTION
News has been received by Mr. and Mrs. J. Goodall, of ‘New Zealand’, Crosshills, that their nephew, Second Lieutenant Arthur C. Goodall, has been killed in action “somewhere in France” on the 6th November.
Second Lieutenant Goodall, who was in the Green Howards, was a member of the Durham Light Infantry (Territorials) when hostilities broke out. Shortly after the outbreak of war he was promoted to non-commissioned rank, and went out to the Front in April, 1915. Last December he received a well-earned commission, but in March of this year he was invalided home. Lieutenant Goodall comes off a Newcastle family, but was well known in the Crosshills district, where he resided for some time. In paying a great tribute to his memory, his Company Officer says:–
“Your son was one of the bravest men in France. I have over and over again seen shells burst quite near to him and he never troubled to turn his head. His platoon would follow him anywhere, and all his men worshipped him. This war makes most of us callous, but I feel the loss of him very much. He and Lieutenant Gregory took over their platoon on the night of the 5th November to attack a German trench. He was hit by a rifle bullet through the head, and never moved again. His devoted servant, Marmion, was with him and eventually brought back his watch. You could always be proud of your son when living, and now have a double right for pride in him.”
(Signed) H. L. BARTRUM, Captain.
04 July 1919
PEACE SUPPLEMENT TO THE 'CRAVEN HERALD' – CRAVEN'S FALLEN OFFICERS
SECOND-LIEUTENANT A. GOODALL
Green Howards, a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Goodall, ‘New Zealand,’ Crosshills, killed in action November 6th, 1916.
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17 November 1916
THE LATE LIEUT. GOODALL OF CROSSHILLS
The deceased’s mother has received the following letter from his captain:– “You will be sure by now to have heard the sad news of your son’s great sacrifice. I write asking permission to offer you and yours my deepest sympathy. Your son was one of the bravest men in France. I have over and over again seen shells burst quite near to him and he never troubled to turn his head. His platoon would follow him anywhere, and all his men worshipped him. This war makes most of us callous, but I feel the loss of him very much. He and Lieutenant Gregory took over their platoon on the night of the 5th November to attack a German trench. He was hit by a rifle bullet through the head, and never moved again. His devoted servant, Marmion, was with him and eventually brought back his watch. His effects will be sent home by regimental arrangements. You could always be proud of your son when living, and now have a double right for pride in him. If you want any further particulars please inform me. Always at your service, H. L. Bartrum, Capt., O.C., D Coy., 7 Yorks.”
17 November 1916
DEATH OF A CROSSHILLS OFFICER
Mr. and Mrs. J. Goodall, of Harding Houses, Crosshills, have received official information that their nephew, Second Lieutenant Arthur C. Goodall, of the 7th Green Howards, was killed in action on November 6th. The deceased lived for some time with his uncle and aunt, making the district his home during his furlough. At the outbreak of war, Second Lieutenant Goodall was with the Territorials, 9th Durham Light Infantry, in camp at Conway. Shortly after the outbreak of war he was made corporal, rising very soon to sergeant. In December 1915 he was offered a commission, which he accepted, having been in France since the previous April. In March of the present year he was invalided to England suffering from illness contracted while in the trenches. He returned to the Front in July last. The deceased was highly respected by all who knew him. Previous to joining the forces he was employed in the Post Office. His family reside at Newcastle.
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