Military Service World War II
Golden, Golding, Goulding et al Military Service – World War II
Navy
Cyril Clarence Golding of Gravesend, Kent, England, UK, 1899-1948
Golding / Golden / Goulding et al Family History on Facebook >> Thank you to Ally Dowd for sharing this story. Cyril Clarence Golding was born in Gravesend, Kent, England in 1899. He enlisted as a Seaman in the Royal Navy in 1917. His number was J76570 344256. He was 5 foot 3 1/4 tall, … Read more
The Navy, Me, and Donuts – 1968 – William Golden
When I was 12 I lived several houses over from the Price family, a Navy family. The father served on a destroyer at Mayport Naval Base, Jacksonville, Florida. He was one of the ship’s barbers. Each year they would have family day. The whole family was welcome to come aboard ship as they sailed several hours out … Read more
George H Golden, Jr – 1925 to 2009 – USS Liberty Attack Survivor
Birth 18 Aug 1925 in Chattnooga, Tennessee Death 30 Jan 2009 in Virginia Beach, Virginia George Houston Golden joined the U.S. Navy at age 17. He served 30 years and retired as a lieutenant commander. He fought with no regrets in serving his country through World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was the engineering officer … Read more