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We remember Alexander John Godley, K.
We remember Alexander John Godley, K.
Duplicate of A J Godley
Duplicate of A J Godley
Duplicate of A J Godley
Duplicate of A J Godley
Duplicate of A J Godley
Duplicate of A J Godley
Duplicate of A J Godley
Duplicate of A J Godley
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Timeline
Timeline
1867
1880
education
Haileybury College
Hertford
United Kingdom
Source:8458301
January 1880 - December 1880
1885
education
Military studies
Sandhurst
United Kingdom
Source:8518795
1885
1886
service
British Army
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Source:8518795
1886
1900
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Irish Guards
Source:8555671
1900
1914
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Major General
15/1
General Officer Commanding
Source:8555671
1914 - 1919
1915
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant General
JS/1221
War Office
Source:2366903
1915
1957
death
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:8458301
6th March 1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander John |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Godley, K. |
| Source | 9343195 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | ||||
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | JS/1221 | War Office | Lieutenant General | ||
| British Army | Irish Guards | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 15/1 | General Officer Commanding | Major General |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CMG, CB | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| W A Godley | father |
Media
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Lieut. Gen Sir A. J. Godley, K.C.B., K.C.M.G.From: GALLIPOLI DIARY by General SIR IAN HAMILTON, G.C.B. AUTHOR OF "A STAFF-OFFICER'S SCRAP-BOOK," ETC. WITH ILLUSTRATIONS AND MAPS IN TWO VOLUMES VOL. IIContributed by:
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Lieut-General Sir Alexander J Godley, KCB, KCMGimage: a half length portrait of General Alexander Godley in uniform, seated with his hands crossed in his lap.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| New Zealand in the Great War 1914-1918 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| New Zealand WW1 Soldiers Transcription | Guy74824 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Haileybury Register | Beverly42842 | |
| firstworldwar.com | Anne1202 | |
| Roll of New Zealand Expeditionary Force 1914 | Peter6648 | |
| Who's Who: General Sir Arthur John Godley | Peter6648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant General Sir Alexander J Godley | Anne1202 | |
| Lieut. Gen Sir A. J. Godley, K.C.B., K.C.M.G. | Guy74824 | |
| Lieut-General Sir Alexander J Godley, KCB, KCMG | Catherine91214 |
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We remember Alexander John Godley, K.
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