| Regimental number | 4619 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Shearer |
| Address | Albion Hotel, Aramac, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Godding, Boundary Street, Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack near ZONNEBEKE on 26th September, 1917, he displayed splendid courage and gallantry in leading his men against a party of the enemy who were holding up the advance. During the consolidation of the captured position he displayed great coolness and skill in rallying his men and beating off a counter attack. During a very heavy bombardment he inspired great confidence in those around him by his coolness and disregard for danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
