| Regimental number | 6/1031 |
| Address | Palmerston Street, Westport |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | John Godfrey, Survey Office, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Warrant Officer Class II |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 37 |
| Place of burial | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (Plot XXVII, Row CC, Grave No 3), nr Ieper, Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Charles Alfred and Bridget Annie Godfrey, Picton |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his company after all the officers had become casualties. He got the men disposed in safe positions, then organised rescue parties for men who had been buried by shellfire, and directed their work under very heavy fire.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Military Medal 'Messines Offensive - 7th to 9th June 1917. During the attack an consolidation of the Au Bon Fermoer Cabaret and German trenches in front of it, he took charge of the platoon and after his officer had become a casualty and by his prompt and immediate action reorganised and carried out the work of consolidation in spite of heavy shelling. He gained touch and secured his flank with the neighbouring Brigade and placed the position beyond doubt. His work on this and many previous occasions is worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British war Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body |