| Regimental number | 34 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Mechanical engineer |
| Address | 281 Albion Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mrs. M. Hill, 281 Albion Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of linesmen, setting fine example and rendering valuable sevices. (East of Ypres)' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Lawrence |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At REMUS WOOD east of YPRES during the operation of 4th October 1917 on the PASSCHENDAELE-GHELUVELT RIDGE Sgt. HILL displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as N.C.O. in charge of Linesmanen at Forward Bridgade Station. On three separate occasions he personally led his men through a very heavy enemy barrage and repaired telephone lines which had been destroyed by shell fire. He subsequently made several trips over this shell swept area, and it was chiefly due to his untiring efforts that constant telephonic communication was maintained with the rear Headquarters.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
