World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Alfred Parker Goddin, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Richmond, Virginia
Honored By
McVMI 1943
GRADUATED FROM THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE IN 1942. HE WAS A CAPTAIN IN THE U.S. ARMY FIELD ARTILLERY AND WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON LUZON, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS ON APRIL 1, 1945. HE WAS AWARDED A BRONZE STAR AND A PURPLE HEART.