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William Goate

1836 – 1901

English soldier (1836–1901); recipient of the Victoria Cross

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Lived 1836 – 1901 (aged 65). William Goate was a British military personnel.

William Goate (or Goat) VC (12 January 1836 – 24 October 1901) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross.

Details Goate was 22 years old, and a Lance Corporal in the 9th Lancers, British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 6 March 1858 at the Capture of Lucknow, India for which he was awarded the VC:

He later achieved the rank of Corporal.

Later life Goate moved to Southsea in May 1900 having lived in Jarrow and worked for 22 years in Palmers shipbuilding firm and that for 18 years he was a member of the Jarrow Company of the Volunteers in which he held the same rank as he did in the Lancers. He died aged 64 at 22 Leopold Street, Southsea, from cancer.

Goat was buried in Highland Road Cemetery and the grave has been reused twice since. There was no headstone marking his grave, but a memorial stone was erected in October 2003.

Medal His Victoria Cross is displayed in the Regimental Museum of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers at Derby Museum, England.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Goate?

English soldier (1836–1901); recipient of the Victoria Cross

When was William Goate born?

William Goate was born on 12 January 1836 in Morningthorpe.

When did William Goate die?

William Goate died on 24 October 1901 in Southsea.

What was William Goate's occupation?

William Goate was a military personnel.

What nationality was William Goate?

William Goate was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Goate

· Wikidata: Q2422925

· DBpedia: William Goate

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