Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Coalville Times article - Friday November 1st, 1918

LOCAL CASUALTIES

The Rev. and Mrs William Goacher, of London, formerly of Coalville, have suffered a great loss in the death of their younger son, Lance-Corporal Frank Goacher, who was killed in action in France, on September 21st. He had served in the West Surrey Regiment for two years and three months in France, during which he had been awarded the Croix de Guerre and Military Medal.

IN MEMORIAM

In ever loving memory of Lance-Corporal Frank Goacher, who was killed in action on September 21st, youngest son of the Rev. William Goacher, of London (formerly of Coalville).

“Greater love hath no man than this: A man lay down his life for his friends.”

Coalville Times article - Friday September 26th, 1919

IN MEMORIAM

In loving remembrance of our son, 24472, Lance-Corporal Francis Sydney Goacher, M.M., 1st Queen’s Royal West Surreys, who fell at Ephey, on the 21st of September, 1918. Aged 25.

Research undertaken and submitted by Andy Murby 30/6/2018