Regimental number | 1953 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, C R Godfrey, 4 Scotchmer Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry when leading a raid. In face of strong opposition he handled the situation with great determination, only retiring after he had secured identification and laid two charges of gun cotton. He was the last to leave, and then carried back a wounded Sergeant.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |