| Regimental number | 1662 |
| Place of birth | Captains Flat, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Flower Vale, Yass, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Cross, Flower Vale, Yass, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Veterinary Hospital |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Mary Ann GOGGIN |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. On 14th November, 1917, when the Battalion was occupying the front line in the WYTSCHAETE Sector, Lance Corporal GOGGIN was in charge of a shell hole post with six men. An enemy raiding party of 12 attempted to raid the post, and a lively fight ensued for about five minutes, Lance Corporal GOGGIN set a splendid example of bravery and determination, and the enemy party was driven off, leaving two killed. Several of the enemy were wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 42 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
