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Ernest John GODWIN

Regimental number1105
Place of birthSwinton England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationShop assistant
Address3 Cricklade Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, John Brath Godwin, 3 Cricklade Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Enlistment date20 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT Morea on 26 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 30169 (6 July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 (11 October 1917).

FateReturned to Australia 10 July 1919
Other details

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

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