| Regimental number | 4092 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Barman |
| Address | Cordalba, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Petrine Marie Laurie, Cordalba, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. Near VILLERS CARBONNEL on 30th August 1918 Private LAURIE crossed the SOMME with a message in the face of intense artillery, Machine Gun and rifle fire. He delivered his message and then assisted to carry wounded back to safety. He exhibited marked courage in the face of extreme danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 409 Pte William James LAURIE, 42nd Bn, killed in action 2 August 1917; 3787 Lance Corporal Walter LAURIE, 15th Bn, died of wounds, 28 March 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
