| Regimental number | 61 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Candelo New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butter maker |
| Address | 'Kameruka', Candelo, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Andrew James Godfrey, 'Kameruka', Candelo, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF24 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'For good reconnaissance work and for gallant conduct in attack in command of a mortar detachment.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He carried out a fine reconnaissance in "No Man's Land" and did fine work with his mortar detachment. Later he took command of an infantry party. Though seriously wounded he stuck to his post till he collapsed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
