James Henry Goddard

Died

5 February 1916

Age

Rank

Police Constable

Force

Birmingham City Police

Cause

Train

Duty Status

On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Died after being struck by a train leaving Birmingham New Street Station while patrolling the tunnel near Worcester Street.

Roll of Honour Citation

Died after being struck by a train leaving Birmingham New Street Station while patrolling the tunnel near Worcester Street.

Circumstances

Whilst on duty at Birmingham New Street Station he was patrolling at the tunnel near Worcester Street when he crossed the tracks to avoid an oncoming train when he was struck by a train leaving the station.

Died after being struck by a train leaving Birmingham New Street Station as he crossed the tracks to avoid another oncoming train while patrolling the tunnel near Worcester Street.