Regimental number | 8303 |
Place of birth | Perth Western Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | 6 Wright Street, Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, James Underwood Lapsley, 6 Wright Street, Perth, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Australian Stationary Hospital 2 - Special Reinforcements |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/71/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A34 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Ambulance |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
MSM MSM Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'This Non Commissioned Officer has for over two years held a position as Confidential Clerk in the Office of the A.D.M.S., 3rd Australian Division. During the whole of this time he has been conspicuous for his devotion to duty and the keenness and thoroughness with which he has carried out his work. He has never spared himself in the interests of the service, frequently during times of battle working very long hours to ensure that all orders, instructions and necessary records were got out accurately and quickly. His work has always been conspicuous for accuracy and punctuality, and has contributed in no small measure to the smooth and efficient working of the Office.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: |