| Regimental number | 858 |
| Place of birth | Clifton Hill Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Edward Gothard, 54 Arthur Street, Fairfield, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Edward Gothard, 54 Arthur Street, Fairfield, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 55th AASC |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, in an attack. Whenever the advance was impeded, he was always ready to lead a party to deal with the obstacle. He led an attack on a strong point, and captured ten prisoners and a machine gun. Later, he was wounded, but refused to leave his post until utterly exhausted. By his great courage and determination he rendered valuable assistance to his company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 807 Sergeant William Nathaniel GOTHARD, 39th Bn, returned to Australia, 31 January 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |