Sidney Frank Godley | |
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| Born | 16 August 1889 East Grinstead, Sussex, England |
| Died | 29 June 1957 (aged 67) Epping, Essex, England |
| Buried | Loughton Town Cemetery, Loughton, Essex, England |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1909–1919 |
| Rank | Private |
| Service number | 13814 |
| Unit | Royal Fusiliers |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
| Spouse(s) | Ellen Eliza Norman |
Private Sidney Frank Godley VC (14 August 1889 – 29 June 1957) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was the first private soldier awarded the VC in World War I.[1]
- ^ "National Archives". Sidney Frank Godley. Archived from the original on 8 June 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2008.