Walter was born and raised in Bucksport, Maine. His Parents were Thomas and Sarah Goodale, his mother and brothers are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Became a member of the Fourth Maine Regiment, November 1, 1861; was appointed Sergeant; served through the Peninsula Campaign also under General Pope; promoted to Second Lieutenant, September 8, 1862; while in command of his company at Fredericksburgh, December 13, 1862, was instantly killed, his superior officers having likewise fallen.
Became a member of the Fourth Maine Regiment, November 1, 1861; was appointed Sergeant; served through the Peninsula Campaign also under General Pope; promoted to Second Lieutenant, September 8, 1862; while in command of his company at Fredericksburgh, December 13, 1862, was instantly killed, his superior officers having likewise fallen.
Walter was born and raised in Bucksport, Maine. His Parents were Thomas and Sarah Goodale, his mother and brothers are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Became a member of the Fourth Maine Regiment, November 1, 1861; was appointed Sergeant; served through the Peninsula Campaign also under General Pope; promoted to Second Lieutenant, September 8, 1862; while in command of his company at Fredericksburgh, December 13, 1862, was instantly killed, his superior officers having likewise fallen.
Became a member of the Fourth Maine Regiment, November 1, 1861; was appointed Sergeant; served through the Peninsula Campaign also under General Pope; promoted to Second Lieutenant, September 8, 1862; while in command of his company at Fredericksburgh, December 13, 1862, was instantly killed, his superior officers having likewise fallen.
Gravesite Details
Walter Goodale has no stone over his grave to honor his name. He died in battle and never made it home. It was however, pointed out his name is on the Civil War Monument in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Family Members
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