Ted Goldfinch, possibly in 1938, on promotion to Warrant Officer
With Cecil Titheridge
Edward Membry Goldfinch, Gunner, was born on February 21st, 1907 in Havant, Hampshire. He was the son of William Robert Goldfinch, who served in the Royal Navy between 1879 and 1907, and with distinction in the First World War. Edward’s mother was Emma Amelia Goldfinch, née Membry, who died in 1931. He married Irene Ada Morgan (1911-2013) in 1940.
The following text and the accompanying photos were provided by Steve Morgan:
Edward ‘Ted’ Membry Goldfinch was a 34 year old Warrant Officer at the time HMS Dunedin was torpedoed. Ted, whose father and brother also served in the Royal Navy, was educated at Naval College from the age of 12. He served on HMS Excellent and HMS Durban prior to joining HMS Dunedin. Ted served on the Dunedin for two years. During this time he became good friends with fellow gunner Cecil ‘Ben’ Titheridge. Ted married Irene (nee Morgan) in London, while on shore leave in November 1940.