| Regimental number | 601 |
| Place of birth | Bowral New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Horse trainer |
| Address | Rocky Point Road, Arncliffe, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Goodwin, Rocky Point Road, Arncliffe, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He handled his platoon with great skill after his platoon commander became a casualty. When his platoon was held up by an enemy machine gun post he got the assistance of a tank and led his platoon against the post, capturing ten of the enemy and two machine guns, and enabling the line to advance. His determined leadership, and initiative were of great value.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |