Private
Walter Earl Goodwin
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of Charles James and Kate Isabella Goodwin. Native of Tuna, Midhurst, New Plymouth.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED
Public Contributions:
My grandmother (Walter's sister) always told me that Walter had lied about his age, in his haste and excitement to see the world, and do "his bit" for mother England. He was actually younger than his... Read MoreSubmitted by: Judith Robins
Relationship to casualty: Great Niece
Submitted by: Judith Robins
Relationship to casualty: Great Niece
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Personal Tributes:
Submitted by: Robert Hall
Relationship to casualty: Cousin
Walter Earl Goodwin is a first cousin to my grandmother Jane Agnes Parker, born Goodwin. Charles Walter father used to go to Okato to visit his brother Arthur James Goodwin and Walter Earl Goodwin w... Read MoreCasualty
Service Number:
10/3889
Name:
Walter Earl Goodwin Rank:
Private
Date of Birth:
04 January 1896
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farm labourer Armed Force:
Army
Unit:
NZEF, Wellington Regiment, 1 Battalion
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
04 October 1917
Day of Death:
Thursday
Age at Death:
21
Conflict:
WW1
Cemetery
Cemetery:
Cemetery Reference:
N.Z. Apse, Panel 6.
Cemetery Location:
Belgium