Company Sergeant Major James Alfred Godfrey of Westport

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DescriptionCompany Sergeant Major James Alfred Godfrey,
Born 17 January 1881
Address before Enlistment Palmerston Street, Westport, New Zealand
Served in Canterbury Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion
Overseas Service Belgium, Europe
MEDALS AND AWARDS
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM). L.G. 28 March 1918, p3893. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his company after all the officers had become casualties. he got the men disposed in safe positions, then organised rescue parties for men who had been buried by shellfire, and directed their work under very heavy fire.
Military Medal (MM)
Military Medal (MM). L.G. 16 August 1917, Rec No 765. Messines Offensive - 7th to 9th June 1917. Citation: During the attack an consolidation of the Au Bon Fermoer Cabaret and German trenches in front of it, he took charge of the platoon and after his officer had become a casualty and by his prompt and immediate action reorganised and carried out the work of consolidation in spite of heavy shelling. He gained touch and secured his flank with the neighbouring Brigade and placed the position beyond doubt. His work on this and many previous occassions is worthy of the highest praise,

Died of wounds
Laid to Rest in the Cemetery at
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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Company Sergeant Major James Alfred Godfrey of Westport

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