Deeply mourned
Son of William and A. E. Goodrick, of 27, Pensher St., Chester Rd., Scarborough.
The Stanley News 11/01/1917 reports:-
Former Catchgate School Master killed
Official information has been received of the death in action on New year's Day of Capt. Walter R. Goodrick of the DLI> Capt Goodrick who was aged 25 was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs W. Goodrick of 1 Co-operative Terrace Sunderland, He was educated at the Bede Collegiate School Sunderland and trained as a teacher at the Sunderland Day Training College. he had rapid promotion to his present rank and only recently was awarded the Military Cross. He was well known in hockey circles and was a valuable asset of the Humbledon Club.
Capt. Goodrick on leaving college took up his first appointment as assistant teacher at the Catchgate Council Schools and while there formed numerous acquaintances. He delighted in sport and was a member of the Annfield Plain Golf and tennis Clubs. His death has cut short a brilliant career and brought sorrow to his numerous friends.
TheBedan Magazine July 1917 reads:-
CAPTAIN WALTER R. GOODRICK, M.C.
25. Son of Mr W. Goodrick, 1 Co-operative Terrace Sunderland. At the School from '06 to '10. Good hockey player. Went to Sunderland Training College. Young schoolmaster. Joined D.L.I. as a private at beginning of war and gained rapid promotion. Awarded Military Cross Nov. 26 1916. Gazette "When in command of two companies of pioneers, under intense fire he carried out the work with great courage and determination. He set a splendid example to his men." Killed, France, New Year's Day 1917
Walter Robert Goodrick is remembered at Seaburn on S142.05 and S142.06 and at Sunderland on S140.017, S140.048 part 9, S140.117 and S140.141
He is also remembered in The DLI Book of Remembrance page 1