| Regimental number | 5597 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sheffield, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Victoria Street, Trentham, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Charlotte Godfrey, Victoria Street, Trenthan, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). Recommendation date: Distinguished Service Medal (American) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
American Distinguished Service Medal "This N.C.O. displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on the BEAUREVOIR TRENCH SYSTEM south of BEAUREVOIR on the 3rd October 1918. He was in charge of a Lewis Gun Team in the Right Flank. By the skilful handling of his Gun, under withering Machine Gun fire, completely silencing it and enabling the Attacking Troops on our Right to advance with a minimum of casualties. Later during the consolidation, he personally supervised the placing of the Lewis Guns on his Company Front in spite of fierce enemy fire. His work throughout was of the highest order and his fighting spirit during these operations was of the greatest value to the success of his company."
Source: AWM 28 Recommendation files for Honours and Awards, AIF, 1914-28 War Date: Mentioned in Dispatches Recommended by J.C. Robertson, Brigadier General, 6th Infantry Brigade; mention passed 30/01/1919
Source: AWM 28 Recommendation files for Honours and Awards, AIF, 1914-18 War |
| Other details | War service: Western Front Medals: American Distinguished Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Necropolis, Springvale, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
