Citations for the DCM & MM - awarded to Warrant Officer James A. Godfrey - of the Canterbury Infantry Regiment - NZEF.

'Distinguished Conduct Medal' (DCM).

Published in the London Gazette; 28 March 1918; p3893 :

"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 shell fire and directed their work under very heavy (shell) fire".  (Ref: Auckland War Memorial Museum;  Auckland, New Zealand).

'Military Medal' (MM) :

Published in the London Gazette, 16 August 1917; p8430 ; Rec # 765; Messines Offensive, Belgium, 1917 :

"During an attack and 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 re-organised 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 occasions is worthy of the highest praise" : (Ref Auckland War Memorial Museum; Auckland, New Zealand). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jenifer Everett