Cecil was born in Leadgate, County Durham on 4th June 1898. The following article was published after his death in the local newspaper. PTE. CECIL GOODY K.O.Y.L.I. OF LEADGATE This cruel war continues to take toll of the flower of our youth, and another name to be added to the local Roll of Honour is that of Pte. Cecil Goody, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. William. Goody of 473, Bradley Square, Leadgate. The deceased joined up in February of this year, being then but 18 years of age, and went out to the front about four months since, just after reaching his 19th year. He served for some time under Mr. Wm. Calvert as a plumber, being afterwards employed as a putter at the Consett Iron Company’s Derwent Colliery, Medomsley. The deceased was a fine young fellow, enjoying the esteem and goodwill of all with whom he came in contact, and it is scarcely necessary to add that his death is a very severe blow to his father and mother who are old and very highly respected residents of Leadgate. Mr. William Goody will be well remembered – by the older school of footballers at any rate – as the esteemed and popular chairman of the committee of the Leadgate Park F.C., on behalf of which club he put in a large amount of valuable work, and was one of the most enthusiastic supporters of that organisation in its palmy days. That being so, it is scarcely to be wondered at that Cecil was also a devotee of the game, and played for the St. Ives Church team. He was a youth of exemplary character, popular alike with his employers and fellow-employees. Two of his brothers – Albert and Jim - are serving in France, whilst his eldest brother, Arthur, has been discharged from the army after rendering excellent service with the R.A.M.C.. The deceased, Cecil, was admitted to hospital, suffering from wounds, on the 14th October, and died two days later. The utmost sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents and other relatives. He died in France of wounds suffered in the Battle of Polygon Wood during the First World War on 16th October 1917 whilst serving in the 6th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regiment. His Regimental Number was 36063. He is buried in Godewaersvelde British Cemetery, Nord, France, memorial ref 1.O.30.

Cecil Goody