Edward Francis GODFREY

Regimental number25851
Place of birthHawera
OccupationMotor mechanic
Next of kinFather, A Godfrey, Fitzroy Street, Palmerston North
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 11th Reinforcements to 1st and 2nd Battalions, E Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 64 Devon on 25 September 1916
Final rankRifleman
Final unit1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateKilled in Action 5 April 1918
Age at death from cemetery records23
Place of burialEuston Road Cemetery (Plot V, Row D, Grave No 1), Colincamps, France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Arthur and Kate Godfrey, Papanui, Christchurch, Canterbury
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 28

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