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John Clarence GODDARD

Regimental number208
Place of birthMaclean, New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationBricklayer
AddressRiver Street, McLean, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 6.25"
Weight121 lbs
Next of kinFather, Thomas Ash Goddard, River Street, McLean, New South Wales
Enlistment date15 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 April 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death22 July 1970

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