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Herman James Good

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Herman James Good Famous memorial Veteran

Birth
South Bathurst, Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada
Death
18 Apr 1969 (aged 81)
Bathurst, Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada
Burial
Bathurst, Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada Add to Map
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World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Corporal, in the 13th Battalion, Quebec Regiment, Royal Highlanders of Canada. At an offensive at Hangard France, on August 8, 1918, his company was held down by heavy fire from German machine-guns and light artillery. Corporal Good dashed forward alone, killing several of the first enemy gun crew and capturing the remaining. Collecting three men from his section, he charged a battery of 5.9-inch guns under point-blank fire and captured the entire crews of three positions. For extraordinary bravery in action, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal in December 1918.
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Corporal, in the 13th Battalion, Quebec Regiment, Royal Highlanders of Canada. At an offensive at Hangard France, on August 8, 1918, his company was held down by heavy fire from German machine-guns and light artillery. Corporal Good dashed forward alone, killing several of the first enemy gun crew and capturing the remaining. Collecting three men from his section, he charged a battery of 5.9-inch guns under point-blank fire and captured the entire crews of three positions. For extraordinary bravery in action, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal in December 1918.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith



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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7768762/herman_james-good: accessed ), memorial page for Herman James Good (29 Nov 1887–18 Apr 1969), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7768762, citing Saint Albans Cemetery, Bathurst, Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada; Maintained by Find a Grave.