Career
Born in Derby, he began his career at Ashford Town. In January 1900, became Newton Heath"s first signing for which a fee had to be paid, joining the club for £40 on the recommendation of forward Bob Donaldson. However, his stay at Newton Heath was curtailed by a call-up to the British Army three months later, after just nine league appearances and four goals.
With the Army, Godsmark served in the Second Boer War.
After just nine months in South Africa, Godsmark died from an unknown disease.