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G. L. Goodlake VC

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There are two graves at St Mary the Virgin, Harefield, which the 'occupants' have received the Victoria Cross. Gerald Littlehales Goodlake (May 14, 1832 - April 5, 1890) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was 22 years old, and a Brevet Major in the Coldstream Guards, British Army during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 28 October 1854 at Inkerman, Crimea, Major Goodlake was in command of a party of sharpshooters which held Windmill Ravine against a much larger force of the enemy, killing 38 (including an officer) and taking three prisoners. He also showed conspicuous gallantry on a later occasion when his sharpshooters surprised a picquet and seized the knapsacks and rifles of the enemy. He later achieved the rank of Lieutenant General. Taken for Wikipedia

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robinhj said...

A very effective triplet. Covers the context and detail perfectly to give a complete picture.

Posted on 22/01/2008 19:45

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