Charles Walter Gooding
He was a bus conductor in 1939.
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Charles Walter Gooding was the son of Arthur and Fanny Gooding and the brother of Arthur, Gertrude, William and Leonard Gooding. In 1901, they lived at 205, Great Alfred Street Central, Nottingham. In 1916, Charles married Maud Norman at Nottingham. In 1921, they lived at 49, Shrewsbury Road, Nottingham along with their daughter Gertrude. By 1939, they had moved to 18, Baden Powell Road, Sneinton, Nottingham.
Chris Preston notes 'I have traced him (Gooding) on the 1911 Census, which records the he was a regular private soldier serving with the 1st Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, in Hong Kong.
He also served during the First World War as Private, 9365, with the 9th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, and subsequently as Private, 548535, Labour Corps. He was discharged from service on 14th April 1919.'
Nottingham Evening Post, 9/5/1942, Page 2, In Memoriam: GOODING – Charlie. Memories of a very dear husband and father who gave his life 9th May 1941. Greater love hath n man than this. Loved and remembered always. – Wife and son. GOODING – Fondest memories of dad. As he lived so he died, doing his duty. Sadly missed. – Pops, Ron. GOODING – Charlie, killed fire watching, Blitz. The greatest sacrifice. Always kind and a gentle smile. – Beloved brothers Arthur and Bill. GOODING – In proud and loving memory of a dear brother who gave his life May 9th 1941. GOODING – Memories of our dear brother, Charles, killed by enemy action one year today. – Leonard and Lily.
Chris Preston notes 'I recently purchased a postcard sent by Private 9365 Charles Walter Gooding whilst serving in the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry before the First World War to his future sister-in-law Edith Richardson, of 342 Alfred Street, Nottingham. Unfortunately, he is not identified on the postcard.
Photo: Courtesy of Chris Preston
Reverse side of Gooding's post card to his sister in law Edith Richardson
Photo: Courtesy of Chris Preston