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Alexander Goodley was born in Kent, England on 4 February 1867 , the son of William Godley a British Army Captain of Irish herritage. he attended Sandhurst Military Academy and after graduating in 1886 was commissioned in the Royal Dublin Fusilieers. He married Louisa Fowler in 1898 before serving in the Boer War . during his time in South Africa, Godley served with the Irish Guards After attended the Staff College, he was dispatched by Lord Kitchner, Secretary Of State For War to command the military of New Zealand for five years with the rank of Major-General. He led the New Zealand army to Egypt where it's training continued before the Landing At Anzac Cove . After the Galipoli Campagin, Godley was appointed to command the First ANZAC Corps although before it saw any action occurred, he was swapped with General Birdwood, commanding the Second ANZAC Corps, although he later commanded the British XXII Corps After the War, Godley served in the Occupation of the Rhien, then as Military Secretary to the Secretary of State for War, before returning to the Rhien as Commander of the Occupational forces. Over his career, General Goley was Mentioned In Dispatches at least ten times. |
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