StuartGoodger79 Posted 5 November , 2018 Share Posted 5 November , 2018 (edited) Hi, My Great Grandads brother, George Laban Goodger was in 59th squadron as a mechanic of some sort. His file is sparse but says he was wounded in 1917 (GSW) and awarded the military medal in 1919. I'm unable to find the reason for his medal or anymore info on his wounding. Does anyone know the best way of trying to track these down? Many thanks Stuart Edited 5 November , 2018 by StuartGoodger79 Add second picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin DavidOwen Posted 5 November , 2018 Admin Share Posted 5 November , 2018 Stuart If awarded in 1919 it is unlikely to have been for a specific deed. Have you found his Gazette entry? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 5 November , 2018 Share Posted 5 November , 2018 What is on the otherside of this card ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 5 November , 2018 Share Posted 5 November , 2018 GOODGER, 10098 Corporal G L, No 59 Sqn (LG 15 July 1919) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartGoodger79 Posted 5 November , 2018 Author Share Posted 5 November , 2018 I've added the other part of his record; some of which I can read! I've found the Gazette entry which doesn't elaborate, unfortunately. I tried to make contact with his son but quite elderly and unwell so didn't get far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 5 November , 2018 Share Posted 5 November , 2018 (edited) The wounding appears to have been during his time with 7 Squadron. ( RE8s, Arty Obs) The MM says Cpl 59 Sqdn and his record says he joined 59 in 26/4/18 and was promoted Cpl (mech) 1/7/18. 59 Squadron operated RE8s and were primarily artillery observation, I believe. I am not sure then if one should deduce the MM was won after 1/7/18 ? Charlie Edited 5 November , 2018 by charlie962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 5 November , 2018 Share Posted 5 November , 2018 Stuart Could I suggest that you go to your first post and edit the title to include his name. Then ask the moderators to transfer this to the 'War in the Air' section where it will get better attention. MMs to RAF are comparatively rare. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 5 November , 2018 Share Posted 5 November , 2018 (edited) The RAF Muster roll notes him as a Wireless Operator. It is also mentioned in red on his record above. Full name Goodger, G.L. ID OC0007653 Object MR007653 Collection Library Classification Air Publication Series Muster Roll Initials G.L. First names Surname Goodger Service no 10098 Rank A Mech 1 Organisation Royal Air Force Trade Wireless Op. Rank (Army / Navy) A Mech 1 Trade (Army / Navy) Wireless Op. Prisoner of war No Accident Result of accident Remarks Join date October 17th 1915 Promotion date October 1st 1917 Pay shillings 4 Pay pence 0 Terms of enlistment O.E. Awards Attached from Death details http://www.rafmuseumstoryvault.org.uk/archive/goodger-g.l He also has a casualty card for his wounding, albeit with the wrong initial and very brief. http://www.rafmuseumstoryvault.org.uk/archive/goodger-g.h Steve. Edited 5 November , 2018 by Stebie9173 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartGoodger79 Posted 5 November , 2018 Author Share Posted 5 November , 2018 Thanks for all the replies- shame the casualty card isn't more helpful! I'll try and get it transferred too. Stuart 1 hour ago, charlie962 said: Stuart Could I suggest that you go to your first post and edit the title to include his name. Then ask the moderators to transfer this to the 'War in the Air' section where it will get better attention. MMs to RAF are comparatively rare. Charlie Thanks Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 5 November , 2018 Share Posted 5 November , 2018 It has moved. You should get some more help now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartGoodger79 Posted 5 November , 2018 Author Share Posted 5 November , 2018 1 hour ago, Stebie9173 said: The RAF Muster roll notes him as a Wireless Operator. It is also mentioned in red on his record above. Full name Goodger, G.L. ID OC0007653 Object MR007653 Collection Library Classification Air Publication Series Muster Roll Initials G.L. First names Surname Goodger Service no 10098 Rank A Mech 1 Organisation Royal Air Force Trade Wireless Op. Rank (Army / Navy) A Mech 1 Trade (Army / Navy) Wireless Op. Prisoner of war No Accident Result of accident Remarks Join date October 17th 1915 Promotion date October 1st 1917 Pay shillings 4 Pay pence 0 Terms of enlistment O.E. Awards Attached from Death details http://www.rafmuseumstoryvault.org.uk/archive/goodger-g.l He also has a casualty card for his wounding, albeit with the wrong initial and very brief. http://www.rafmuseumstoryvault.org.uk/archive/goodger-g.h Steve. Thanks Steve, I didn't know about the RAF vault - I've managed to find my Great Grandads casualty card too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 5 November , 2018 Share Posted 5 November , 2018 (edited) Stuart, His Service record only mentioned his wireless qualification dated 1919. But the Muster Roll that Steve found would be as at 1/4/18 suggesting he had been a wireless op for some time. In an artillery observation squadron the wireless operators were often attached to Heavy or Siege Batteries RGA to provide the link from air to ground direct at the guns. Hence why he would have been at greater risk of wounding or demonstrating an act of bravery whilst under counter-battery fire. Not certain but a strong possibility ? Charlie Edited 5 November , 2018 by charlie962 corrected date of muster list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartGoodger79 Posted 5 November , 2018 Author Share Posted 5 November , 2018 6 minutes ago, charlie962 said: Stuart, His Service record only mentioned his wireless qualification dated 1919. But the Muster Roll that Steve found would be as at 1/1/18 suggesting he had been a wireless op for some time. In an artillery observation squadron the wireless operators were often attached to Heavy or Siege Batteries RGA to provide the link from air to ground direct at the guns. Hence why he would have been at greater risk of wounding or demonstrating an act of bravery whilst under counter-battery fire. Not certain but a strong possibility ? Charlie Sounds like a good theory Charlie; it would certainly put him in a position to be both brave and injured (nice place to be!). I'll have to research these artillery one squadrons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 5 November , 2018 Share Posted 5 November , 2018 17 minutes ago, StuartGoodger79 said: would be as at 1/1/18 suggesting I've corrected my error. should read April not Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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