| Regimental number | 69 |
| Place of birth | Burra, South Australia |
| School | Margraith and Lyons High School North Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Land holder |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Misses L and J Gooch, Cooks Plains, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in 6th Australian Contingent, South African War, 1899-1901/ |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Hill 60, Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 38 |
| Place of burial | Hill 60 Cemetery (Special Memorial, 25), Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 7 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Douglas and Mary GOOCH. Native of Burra, South Australia |
| Family/military connections | Cousins: Lt N.B. London MC, 50th Bn; Trooper R.J. London DCM, 10th Light Horse. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
