Douglas Earl Goodick ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Massachusetts
On March 19, 1944 Corporal Goodick was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Massachusetts. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 307065 |
| Service ID | 31295993 |
| Name | Douglas Earl Goodick |
| From | Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts |
| Birth Date | November 22, 1922 |
| Casualty Date | March 19, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Group | 350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Division |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Location | Italy |
| Burial | Oak Grove Cemetery, Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Douglas Earl Goodick was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Goodick had the rank of Corporal. Service number assignment was 31295993. Attached to 350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Division.
He was born on November 22, 1922. According to our records Massachusetts was his home or enlistment state and Essex county has been included within the archival record. We have Gloucester listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Corporal Goodick experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 19, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Italy. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 12,688 World War II
• 933 Korean War
• 1,337 Vietnam War
• 287 Prisoners of war
• 3,861 Missing in action
• 35 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 153 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 21 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 933 Korean War
• 1,337 Vietnam War
• 287 Prisoners of war
• 3,861 Missing in action
• 35 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 153 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 21 Medal of Honor recipients
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