Arthur Robert Gooch

A Sergeant with B Squadron, Arthur died on 22nd of December 1940 at the age of 29.

Arthur was born at Coltishall in 1911, a son of Ernest Henry and Florence Maud Gooch. In 1921 his family lived at Bridge Road, Ludham, and by 1939 they were living at Blacksmiths Loke Lound. Later his parents lived at they lived at 2 Widow's Cottages, Somerleyton. 

Arthur married Mona Connor at Chelmsford in 1937. They had a home at 1 Jubilee Cottages, Chelmsford. 

Arthur enlisted in the 3rd Hussars on 29 September 1930 and served in India before World War Two. His regiment arrived at Egypt on 22 August 1940 and from 13 October 1940 were part of the 7th Armoured Brigade - the original 'Desert Rats'. On 10-11 December 1940 Arthur's regiment took part in the Battle of Sidi Barrani which forced the Italians out of Egypt.

Arthur was accidentally killed on 22 December 1940.

Later Mona lived at Andsell, Lytham St. Annes. 

Arthur's sister, Lily Ray, was killed by a V-1 Rocket in 1944. His brother Leonard died in the loss of the submarine Triad in 1940.