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We remember Frederick Bruce Godfrey
We remember Frederick Bruce Godfrey
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1892
sibling
Thomas Douglas Godfrey
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20th November 1892
1915
employment
Hospital Attendant
Goulburn
Australia
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2nd October 1915
1915
enlistment
Goulburn New South Wales
Australia
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2nd October 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Gunner
11066
3rd Field Artillery Brigade
14th Reinforcements
Source:9522733
2nd October 1915 - 13th February 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Gunner
11066
1st Division Ammunition Column
2 Section
Source:9522733
13th February 1916 - 15th April 1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
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13th February 1916 - 26th March 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Influenza
Hospital/Institution
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27th February 1916 - 8th March 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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2nd April 1916 - 3rd April 1919
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Gunner
11066
Z1A Medium Trench Mortar Battery
Source:9522733
15th April 1916 - 1st July 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Bombardier
11066
Z1A Medium Trench Mortar Battery
Source:9522733
1st July 1916 - 10th August 1916
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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2nd July 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Temporary Corporal
11066
Z1A Medium Trench Mortar Battery
Source:9522733
10th August 1916 - 1st September 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
11066
Z1A Medium Trench Mortar Battery
Source:9522733
1st September 1916 - 24th August 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Unknown sickness
Hospital/Institution
Source:9522733
31st October 1916 - 2nd November 1916
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Temporary Sergeant
11066
Z1A Medium Trench Mortar Battery
Source:9522733
24th August 1917 - 22nd September 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
11066
Z1A Medium Trench Mortar Battery
Source:9522733
22nd September 1917 - 21st February 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Unknown sickness
Hospital/Institution
Source:9522733
27th September 1917 - 27th October 1917
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
11066
1st Medium Trench Mortar Battery
Source:9522733
21st February 1918 - 25th August 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Tonsillitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9522733
24th March 1918 - 28th March 1918
1919
discharge
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25th August 1919
1924
marriage
Catherine Aylward
Source:9522734
1924
1924
children
Bruce Francis Godfrey
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3rd October 1924
1926
children
Moira Patricia Godfrey
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17th March 1926
1927
children
Rex Thomas Godfrey
Source:9522734
8th May 1927
employment
Bricklayer
Goulburn
Australia
Source:9522734
1955
death
Not War Related
Goulburn
Australia
Source:9522734
25th February 1955
burial
Goulburn
Australia
Source:9522751
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick Bruce |
| Initials | FB |
| Last Name | Godfrey |
| Source | 8272891 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 11066 | 3rd Field Artillery Brigade | 14th Reinforcements | Gunner | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 11066 | 1st Division Ammunition Column | 2 Section | Gunner | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 11066 | Z1A Medium Trench Mortar Battery | Gunner | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 11066 | Z1A Medium Trench Mortar Battery | Bombardier | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 11066 | Z1A Medium Trench Mortar Battery | Temporary Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 11066 | Z1A Medium Trench Mortar Battery | Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 11066 | Z1A Medium Trench Mortar Battery | Temporary Sergeant | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 11066 | Z1A Medium Trench Mortar Battery | Sergeant | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 11066 | 1st Medium Trench Mortar Battery | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Francis Godfrey | son | 3rd October 1924 | |
| Moira Patricia Godfrey | daughter | 17th March 1926 | |
| Rex Thomas Godfrey | son | 8th May 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Alders | mother | ||
| John Richard Godfrey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Douglas Godfrey | brother | 20th November 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Aylward | wife | 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-02 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-02 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Frederick Bruce Godfrey's HeadstoneFrederick Bruce Godfrey's Headstone in Kenmore (St. Patrick) Cemetery, Goulburn
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1st Australian Medium Trench Mortar BatteryGroup portrait of members of the 1st Australian Medium Trench Mortar Battery. Identified and numbered from the front row from left to right. 19 = 11066 Sgt Frederick Bruce Godfrey MM from Kenmore, NSWContributed by:
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Rising Sun BadgeAustralian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun badge as used during the First World War
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Gary3194
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Our Families Past and Present to 1983 | Gary3194 | |
| Virtual War Memorial Australia | Gary3194 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Bruce Godfrey's Headstone | Gary3194 | |
| 1st Australian Medium Trench Mortar Battery | Gary3194 | |
| Rising Sun Badge | Gary3194 |
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