173014, Pilot Officer (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner), George William GOULT, D.F.M.
Aged 23
En Garde - Be on your guard
Born on 19th March 1921 [Newmarket 3b:827], the son of George Henry and Mary Louise GOULT (née HADFIELD).
In the 1939 register, at 6 King Edward Road, Newmarket, were George (corn merchant's clerk.Air Raid messenger), his father George H. [20-6-1890] (manager of clothiers/tailors/Air Raid Warden) and his mother Mary L[15-3-1887]. There is one closed record. |
George had been awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal before he was commissioned. This was the citation:- Sgt G.W.Goult No 226 Sqdn..When in action against an enemy convoy, Sgt Goult, by cool and accurate fire, forced an enemy aircraft to break away and it was shortly after destroyed. During an operation in October 1941, Sgt Goult was attacked by four enemy aircraft but, as a result of steady and accurate fire from his guns, one dived away from the action fetching a trail of smoke. His high courage, coolness and resource, and his determination to destroy the enemy, have been in a great measure responsible for the splendid offensive spirit of the crew with whom he flies On 22nd August 1942 the Bury Free Press reported:-
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