World War II British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He as a Petty Officer in the Royal Navy on the Submarine HMS Trasher. After attacking and sinking a German supply ship, on February 16, 1942, north of Crete, in the Mediterranean Sea, two unexploded bombs were discovered in the gun-casing of the ship. Petty Officer Gould with a deck officer removed the first one without too much difficulty. The second was lying in a very confined space with limited access. Petty Officer Gould lying on his back with the bomb in his arms was dragged along by the shoulders for 40 minutes before the bomb was clear and dropped over the side. For extreme courage, he was awarded the Victoria Cross by King George VI at Buckingham Palace in March 1943.
World War II British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He as a Petty Officer in the Royal Navy on the Submarine HMS Trasher. After attacking and sinking a German supply ship, on February 16, 1942, north of Crete, in the Mediterranean Sea, two unexploded bombs were discovered in the gun-casing of the ship. Petty Officer Gould with a deck officer removed the first one without too much difficulty. The second was lying in a very confined space with limited access. Petty Officer Gould lying on his back with the bomb in his arms was dragged along by the shoulders for 40 minutes before the bomb was clear and dropped over the side. For extreme courage, he was awarded the Victoria Cross by King George VI at Buckingham Palace in March 1943.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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