Private Horace Padfield Godfrey
26 Oct 1912 - 12 Jul 1998
Biography
Horace was the son of Wilfred and Ellen Godfrey, he married Doreen Tibbs in Feb 1942 her family had formally been of Manor Farm, Polsham. They both sang in the Methodist Choir.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinder Patrol | Patrol member | 06 Jun 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WQAA 35/3
Occupation
Poultry farmer
Address
Coombe House, Tanyard Lane, North Wootton, Somerset
Other information
In 1939 he was an ARP Warden for Somerset County Council. On 15 Dec 1945 the Wells Group of Somerset Auxiliers had a stand down meal at the Bekynton Cafe in Wells. The men are listed in their Patrols. Horace has a star next to his name which denotes he was in Auxiliary Units from its formation.
References
TNA ref WO199/3390 & 1
1939 Register
Wells stand down menu
Wells Journal 13 February 1942