Herman James Good
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Herman James Good, VC (29 November 1887 - 18 April 1969) was a Canadian 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.
[edit] Details
He was 30 years old, and a corporal in the 13th (Royal Highlanders of Canada) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 8 August 1918 at Hangard Wood, France, when his company was held up by heavy fire from three machine-guns, Corporal Good dashed forward alone, killing several of the garrison and capturing the remaining. Later on, the corporal, while alone, encountered a battery of 5.9-inch guns which were in action at the time. Collecting three men of his section he charged the battery under point-blank fire and captured the entire crews of three guns.
[edit] The medal
On display at the War Museum, Herman J. Good V.C., Branch # 18, Royal Canadian Legion, 575 St. Peter Ave, Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada
[edit] External links
You can visit the branch of the Royal Canadian Legion named for Herman J. Good V.C., and also has his medal on display in their War Museum, by clicking on this link. Branch No. 18
