 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (December 2015) |
| Private Godfrey | |
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| Dad's Army character | |
 Arnold Ridley as Private Godfrey | |
| First appearance | "The Man and the Hour" |
| Last appearance | "Never Too Old" |
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| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Charles Godfrey |
| Occupation | Retired shop assistant/tailor |
| Family | Lavinia (aunt) Elsie (aunt) Cissy Godfrey (sister) Dolly Godfrey (sister) |
| Home | Cherry Tree Cottage, Walmington-on-Sea |
| Nationality | British |
| Affiliated with | Home Guard |
Private Charles Godfrey MM is a fictional Home Guard soldier, first portrayed by Arnold Ridley in the British television sitcom Dad's Army.[1] He is retired and was previously a tailor for the Civil Service Stores or the Army & Navy Stores. Godfrey was a conscientious objector during the First World War, yet he did work as a stretcher bearer with the Royal Army Medical Corps and earned a Military Medal for taking the wounded off the battle field at the Battle of the Somme. This has earned him great respect among the platoon members and resulted in him being appointed as the First Aid supervisor. Ridley himself fought at the Battle of the Somme during the First World War.
- ^ Webber 2000, p. 80.