John Douglas GODFREY

Regimental number6/2352
AddressFendalton, Christchurch
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Henry Charles Godfrey, Lichfield Street, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 21 Willochra on 17 April 1915
Final rankSergeant (Temporary Staff Sergeant)
Final unitClerical Section
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty. Field Marshal D. Haig. Commander in Chief the British Armies in France, despatch dated 9th April 1917.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 June 1917

Meritorious Service Medal

'In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 18 January 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Fourth

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