Regimental number | 588 |
Place of birth | Port Melbourne, Victoria |
Other Names | Samuel Godfree |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 21 David Street, Footscray, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Sister, Queenie Haffenden, 21 David Street, Footscray, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Excellent work under heavy fire as stretcher bearer, setting fine example of devotion to duty. (Pozieres). Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Preston Cemetery |