Clifford Goodman’s World War I Service
Goodman enlisted in the U.S. Army in February 1918 and trained as a Signal Corps specialist in radio, telephone and telegraph operations critical to the war effort. He deployed to France that summer, supporting communications and supply operations with the 44th Service Company before returning home in July 1919 and receiving an honorable discharge.
Clifford Goodman’s Service Memorial
Clifford Goodman’s granddaughter and son hold his Service Memorial. Clifford died when his son, Clyde, was still a young boy, leaving much of his wartime story unknown for over a century. Through this memorial, the family finally gained clarity about his service and the role he played during World War I.