No Silver for Golder - Golder Twins part 1
Captain John Bewley Golder Army Cadet Force
The Man Only minimal information is available about John Bewley Golder, but he was born on 3rd November 1923 in Cheltenham, his Mother’s maiden name was Thresher. He had a twin brother Richard George born the same day. Richard served in the armed forces during World War II, enlisting some time after November 1941 and was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Defence and War Medal 1939-1945. On 5th May 1948 he enlisted into the Territorial Army Reserve of Officers (TARO) for service with the Army Cadet Force in Gloucester and was Commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant service number 389560. Richard enlisted the same day with the following service number 389561. On 1st April 1950 following re-organisation of the Army structure he transferred from the TARO special list to the Army Cadet Force still as a 2nd Lieutenant and with seniority backdated. During 1956 John was appointed as a Technician at Gloucester General Post Office. He and Richard were promoted to Lieutenant and acting Captain, and in the London Gazette of 29th July 1960 awarded the Cadet Forces Medal for 12 years service to the ACF in Gloucester. John reigned from the Army Cadet force on 5th March 1970 retaining the honorary rank of Captain and lived at 28 Tennyson, St Marks, Cheltenham with Richard. In later life he lived at Greville House, London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham and died on 31st January 1991 aged 68 and was survived by Richard who died in 1994. It seems John may never have married or had any children.
This group of medals is one I have only been able to find a minimal amount of detail on. They are in effect 'work in progress' as one day something additional may well be uncovered. Please feel free to contact me should you know of, or have any information on this man.
This group of medals is one I have only been able to find a minimal amount of detail on. They are in effect 'work in progress' as one day something additional may well be uncovered. Please feel free to contact me should you know of, or have any information on this man.
The Story See Richard George Golder for full story.
Medal Details:
- 1939-45 Star: Unnamed as awarded.
- Defence Medal: Unnamed as awarded.
- War Medal 1939-45: Unnamed as awarded.
- Cadet Forces Medal: CAPT. J.B.GOLDER
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