Cecil James GODFREY

Regimental number2603
Place of birthRoebourne Western Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
Address240 Newcastle Street, Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinAunt, Mrs E A Woods, 240 Newcastle Street, Perth, Western Australia
Enlistment date18 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 2 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


'For valuable services rendered whilst prisoners of war, or interned.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31759 (30 January 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 38 (29 April 1920).

FateReturned to Australia 19 April 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Date of death3 June 1967
Place of burialGuildford Cemetery