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Alexander Godley

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British Army general (1867-1957)

United KingdomPoliticiansLived 1867 to 1957 · aged 90
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General Sir Alexander John Godley, was a senior British Army officer. He is best known for his role as commander of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force and II Anzac Corps during the First World War.

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Major-General Robert Baden-Powell and members of his staff after the Siege of Mafeking, 1900. Godley is sat in the middle row, on the extreme left.Major-General Robert Baden-Powell and members of his staff after the Siege of Mafeking, 1900. Godley is sat in the middle row, on the extreme left.Godley (centre) confers with fellow generals Harry Chauvel (left) and William Birdwood, Gallipoli, 1915Godley (centre) confers with fellow generals Harry Chauvel (left) and William Birdwood, Gallipoli, 1915Godley (left front holding cane) with King George V, inspecting the New Zealand Division, August 1916Godley (left front holding cane) with King George V, inspecting the New Zealand Division, August 1916Godley at the unveiling on 12 May 1925 of the Chunuk Bair MemorialGodley at the unveiling on 12 May 1925 of the Chunuk Bair MemorialGodley attending an ANZAC Day service, London, 25 April 1948Godley attending an ANZAC Day service, London, 25 April 1948

Awards 18

Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam Alaouite
Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the White Eagle
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Inter-Allied Victory Medals
King George VI Coronation Medal
Order of Medawya
1914-15 Star
British War Medal
King Edward VII Coronation Medal
King George V Silver Jubilee Medal
Cross of Military Merit
Order of the White Eagle
Order of Ouissam Alaouite
Croix de Guerre
Croix de Guerre

Connected to Alexander 6

Lyman LemnitzerAlso won Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the White EagleJulian Byng, 1st Viscount Byng of VimyAlso won King Edward VII Coronation MedalHugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount TrenchardAlso won 1914-15 StarOtto CiliaxAlso won Order of MedawyaEdgar PuaudAlso won Order of Ouissam AlaouitePaul CavanaghAlso won British War Medal

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1867 to 1957 · aged 90
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10 languages

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