Private Edward Thomas Gooch

Rank or Title

Date of Birth

1899

Date of Death

6 Sep 1918

Employer

Diamond Foundry, Luton

Service Number

36023

Place of Birth

Luton
United Kingdom

World War I Address

5 New Street
Luton
United Kingdom

Place of Death

France

Grave Location

Chocques Military Cemetery
France

War Memorial Location

Soldier or Civilian

  • Civilian

Source

The Luton News , 3rd October 1918
Pte Edward Thomas Gooch

Pte Edward Thomas Gooch, 36023, 8th Battalion Gloucester Regiment, was killed in action while serving with a Lewis Gun team in France on September 6th, 1918. He was aged 19 and single.

A Second Lieutenant wrote to his bereaved mother Annie at 5 New Street, Luton, that her son and his pals were all together when shells came over. Only one of the team survived.

Edward had joined up on May 20th, 1917, at the age of 18, and underwent ten months' training in England. He was drafted to France at Easter 1918 and served there until his death.

Luton-born Edward was a son of Richmond Charles and Annie Gooch, who in 1911 were living at 22 St Ann's Road, Luton, with three sons. Edward was employed at the Diamond Foundry before being call up.

Individual Location

Pte Edward Thomas Gooch

Author: Deejaya

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