| Regimental number | 1270 |
| Place of birth | Zeehan Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Burnie, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Goninon, Burnie, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. When his company commander became a casualty he assumed command, and led the company brilliantly, capturing his objective and consolidating under heavy machine gun and artillery fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1853 Pte John Thomas GONINON, 40th Bn, returned to Australia, 23 May 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
