Regimental number | 2189 |
Place of birth | Witchipool Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Horticulturist |
Address | Mildura, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H. M. Lawler, Mildura, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 60th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/77/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 60th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Bar to MM Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At BULLECOURT on the morning of 12th May. Lance Corporal Edward Joseph Augustine LAWLER displayed great coolness and devotion to duty. When under very heavy enemy shell fire he showed initiative in re-organising his men after the senior N.C.O.s of his platoon were killed and wounded. he handled his party with marked ability, set a splendid example throughout the operations and inspired his men under the most trying conditions. His great coolness and devotion to duty deserves special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'During the attack of 26th September this N.C.O. was in charge of a platoon and after 3 Officers in his company had been wounded he worked, untiringly helping his Company commander all in his power to keep the Company together. he was perfectly cool throughout the action and in no small measure was he responsible for the excellent work carried out during the enemy Counter-attacks, he held his men well in hand and used his own initiative on several occasions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 66 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 75 |
Place of burial | Ballarat (New) Cemetery, Victoria |