Background
GODDEN, Henry Tufton was born on December 6, 1858. 2nd son of Frederick Mares Godden.
GODDEN, Henry Tufton was born on December 6, 1858. 2nd son of Frederick Mares Godden.
Studied at Royal Naval School, New Cross. Private schools.
Entered Bedfords. Regiment 1879. Captain 1888, Major, 1899. Served Dongola Expeditionary Force, 1896 (despatches twice, Khedive’s medal with five clasps).
Admin, and Commander Suakim, 1899-1902 (3rd class Medjidie and Osmanieh). Decorated lor service in the Soudan. Reserve of Officers. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1898; 1st Battalion Bedfords. Regiment; retired 1906.