John was born on the 3rd November 1917 in Sedgefield, County Durham to William and Annie Goodbody. The family later lived in Trimdon, County Durham.
John William Goodbody is remembered at Trimdon Village on T58.01, T58.02, T58.03, T58.05, T58.06 and T58.07 and in our List of Ships’ crews.
H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour
The CWGC entry for Stoker Goodbody