GODMAN, SHERARD HAUGHTON, Captain, was
born 3 January 1865, son of Joseph Godman, of Park Hatch, Godalming. He
entered the Scots Guards 9 March 1887: became Lieutenant 15 May 1889, and
Captain 2 February 1898. He served in the South African War, 1900-2, and was
present at operations in Orange River Colony, May to 29 November 1900,
including actions at Biddulphsberg and Wittebergen (1 to 29 July); operations
in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony 30 November 1900 to 31 May 1902. He
was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the
Queen's Medal with three clasps; the King's Medal with two clasps, and was
created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27
September 1901]: "Sherard Haughton Godman, Captain, Scots Guards. In
recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia
were presented by the King 24 October 1902. He was promoted Major 16 March,
1901, and retired from the Scots Guards 15 April 1908. He served in the
European War, 1915-17, in France, and was wounded at Loos, and in 1918 he
served in Mesopotamia. He was mentioned in Despatches, and given the Brevet
of Lieutenant Colonel, Reserve of Officers, 1 June 1916, and promoted
Lieutenant Colonel. Major Godman married, in 1904, Florence (who died in
1912), widow of Sir A C Jervoise, 3rd Baronet.
