Diss Family History Group

Sidney George GOOCH, son of John GOOCH (c. 1854-c. 1923) and Eliza LONG (c. 1855-c. 1945), was born on 22 October 1893 in North Lopham, Norfolk. Sidney was attested into the military on 5 September 1914. - 4th Bn. Norfolk Regiment, Private 2576. From 5 September 1914 to 21 April 1916 Sidney served on home soil, 1 year 230 days service. On 20 Apr 1916 he was deemed “no longer physically fit for War Service”, and was discharged. He had severe varicose veins in both calves which had been progressing since enlisting. Sidney re-enlisted on 21 January 1918, 141st Coy. Labour Corps, Private 273954. He was transferred on 3 April 1919 to Class “Z” Army Reserve. He died on 19 March 1976 in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk - aged 83 years. He was buried on 24 March 1976 in North Lopham. He had his estate probated on 11 May 1976 in Ipswich, Suffolk - “GOOCH, Sidney George of 3 Victoria Gdns Wattisfield Diss Norfolk died 19 March 1976 Probate Ipswich 11 May. £1069. 761101481R.”

Life facts about Sidney have been entered into Family Historian. Show this.

Last updated: Fri, 08 May 2026
GOOCH, Sidney George
Family Historian Individual Narrative Sidney George GOOCH, son of John GOOCH (c. 1854-c. 1923) and Eliza LONG (c. 1855-c. 1945), was born on 22 October 1893 in North Lopham, Norfolk. The 1901 Census (held on 31 Mar 1901) shows Sidney at The Street in South Lopham, Norfolk - 6, living with parents John (48, fishmonger) and Eliza (46), and brother Thomas (9). At the time of the 1911 Census, Sidney was living at The Street in South Lopham - 16, bricklayer’s labourer, living with parents john (58, fishmonger) and Eliza (57), and s..... View full FH text (See notes below) View Family Tree (See notes below)
Birth:	22.10.1893 : North Lopham, Norfolk : 1894 Q1 Guiltcross Norfolk Vol 4B page 251
Marriage:	1922 to Evelyn Constance ALLUM : 1922 Q1 Depwade Norfolk Vol 4B Page 341
1901 Census:	South Lopham, Norfolk : 6, living with parents john (48, fishmonger) and Eliza (46), and brother Thomas (9). (RG13 Piece 1866 Folio 20 Page 4 Schedule 25)
1911 Census:	South Lopham, Norfolk : 16, bricklayer's labourer, living with parents john (58, fishmonger) and Eliza (57), and siblings Laura (25, cook domestic) and William (23, farm labourer). (RG14 PN11746 RD239 SD2 ED19 SN37)
1911 Census:	South Lopham, Norfolk : 26, bricklayer, living with parents john (67, fishmonger) and Eliza (66, home duties), and brother William F (32, farm labourer). (RG15 Piece 09901 Schedule 23 RD 239 RS 2 ED 19)
1939 Reg.:	Bridge Farm, South Lopham, Norfolk : b. 22.10.1893, bricklayer, living with wife Evelyn C (b. 07.04.1901, unpaid domestic duties), children (Percy G (b. 14.07.1922, farm labourer), Kenneth C (b. 06.07.1924, grist mill hand) and Joan O (b. 24.12.1928, scholar), two closed records, and Renee COHEN (b. 01.09.1932, scholar). : bricklayer (RG101/6588J/002/11 Letter Code: TSDJ)
Death:	19.05.1976 : West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk : aged 83 years. : 1976 Q1 Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk Vol 10 Page 2775
Burial:	24.03.1976 at North Lopham, Norfolk
Probate:	11.05.1976 at Ipswich, Suffolk : GOOCH, Sidney George of 3 Victoria Gdns Wattisfield Diss Norfolk died 19 March 1976 Probate Ipswich 11 May. £1069. 761101481R.
Military:	Sidney was attested into the military on 5 September 1914. - 4th Bn. Norfolk Regiment, Private 2576. From 5 September 1914 to 21 April 1916 Sidney served on home soil, 1 year 230 days service. On 20 Apr 1916 he was deemed “no longer physically fit for War Servive”, and was discharged. He had severe varicose veins in both calves which had been progressing since enlisting. Sidney re-enlisted on 21 January 1918, 141st Coy. Labour Corps, Private 273954. He was transferred on 3 April 1919 to Class “Z” Army Reserve.
SQL: SELECT * FROM TotalInfo WHERE Ref = 141

Images

Norfolk Regiment

Labour Corps

(Click on an image to enlarge)

Further information

.....

Notes:

If anyone has any information about the Lopham man named above, and is willing to share it, please make contact.
The link after the Family Historian text below the subject’s name will open the FH Individual Narrative for that person that will include all the references to the data.
If there is a name in [ ] after the surname of the person shown, it is the maiden or married name of that person.
Text in [ ] in any other place, this indicates a ‘comment’ inserted by the author and is not guaranteed correct (but hopefully it is!).
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the website is fully functioning, and that all information is correct, errors do occur. If you find any such issues please let us know and we will correct any problems.