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Arthur Harry Langham GODFREY

Regimental number1953
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, C R Godfrey, 4 Scotchmer Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria
Enlistment date11 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 17 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll58th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 23 September 1916

FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
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: 19 April 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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