Captain Elizabeth Godwin, 28, the first female officer of the Life Guards, which is part of of the Household Cavalry, died in Surrey on Friday.
A “trailblazing” young Army officer has been killed in a car crash.
Captain Elizabeth Godwin, 28, the first female officer of the Life Guards, which is part of of the Household Cavalry, died in Surrey on Friday.
Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Tom Armitage, paying tribute, said she was “talented, resourceful and compassionate”.
He said: “History may record Lizzie as the first female officer in the Army’s most senior regiment, but I know she would want to be recalled simply as a tough and talented young officer doing her utmost to serve King and country and to lead and inspire soldiers.
“Her sudden and untimely death leaves a huge void for all of us in the Household Cavalry family and she will be remembered by us all as a lively, fun and dynamic officer with a very bright future ahead of her.”
Captain Godwin joined The Life Guards in 2020, winning the Sword of Honour at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst as the best of her intake.
She played polo and hockey for the Army and also took part in ceremonial duties, including Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and the King’s coronation.
At the time of her death she was serving in the Army Training Regiment in Pirbright.
