Martyn Gough
Martyn Gough | |
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.jpg) Gough in 2019 | |
| Born | 21 April 1966 |
| Died | 28 April 2023 (aged 57) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1998 to 2021 |
| Commands held | Royal Navy Chaplaincy Service |
Martyn John Gough (21 April 1966 – 28 April 2023) was a British
Archdeacon for the Royal Navy from 2018 until his retirement in 2021. At the time of his death he held the voluntary position of National Chaplain to the Royal British Legion.[1]
Early life and education
Gough was born on 21 April 1966 in
University of Wales, Cardiff, graduating with a Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree in 1987.[4] From 1988 to 1990, he trained for ordination at St Stephen's House, Oxford.[4] During this time, he completed the Oxford postgraduate certificate in theology.[2] He later continued his studies and was awarded a Master of Arts (MA) degree by the University of Wales, Lampeter in 2005.[5]
Ordained ministry
Gough was
curacies at St Theodore's Church, Port Talbot from 1990 to 1992,[3] and then, from 1992 to 1994, at St Margaret's Church, Roath in Cardiff.[3][4] In 1995, he moved to the Diocese of Gibraltar in Europe and served as an assistant chaplain in Milan.[3]
Gough joined the
vocations: he was a vocations advisor from 2007 to 2014, and served as assistant director of ordinands (2007–09) and then director of ordinands for the Royal Navy (2009–14).[4] He was secretary of the Armed Forces Synod from 2012 to 2016.[3] He was posted to Afghanistan as a senior chaplain during 2013 and 2014.[2]
Gough was Deputy Chaplain of the Fleet from 2014 to 2018.Honorary canon of Portsmouth Cathedral in June 2020.[14]
Following his retirement from the Royal Navy in 2021, Gough held
Personal life
Gough was married, and had two children.[7]
Gough had been diagnosed with cancer in late 2022. He died on 28 April 2023, at the age of 57.[7]
References
- ^ "Festival of Remembrance | Programme |Royal British Legion". 8 November 2019.
- ^ Who's Who 2021. Oxford University Press. 1 December 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "The Ven Martyn John Gough". The Church of England Year Book. Church House Publishing. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Martyn John Gough". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ Who's Who 2023. Oxford University Press. 1 December 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Martyn John Gough". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "The Venerable Martyn Gough, popular Chaplain of the Fleet known for his sense of fun and mischief – obituary". The Telegraph. 9 June 2023. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ Eve, Carl; Wright, Benjamin (10 May 2023). "Most senior chaplain in the Royal Navy was 'proud Welshman'". WalesOnline. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ "No. 60939". The London Gazette (Supplement). 22 July 2014. p. 3.
- ^ "No. 62445". The London Gazette (Supplement). 23 October 2018. pp. 19022–19028.
- ^ "No. 62445". The London Gazette (Supplement). 23 October 2018. p. 19005.
- ^ "Appointments". Church Times. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ "Martyn John Gough". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ "Diocesan Announcements - June 2020". Diocese of Portsmouth. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ "Bishops". Church in Wales. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Former Pupil: Martyn Gough". Aberdare Boys' County Grammar School. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ "Record Performance Title: Royal British Legion (RBL) Festival of Remembrance 2021". catalogue.royalalberthall.com. Retrieved 1 March 2023.