Albert LOCK

Regimental number3518
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinBrother, S Lock, Brock Dish, Norfolk, England
Enlistment date6 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit name1st Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd and 3rd Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
34 Other Ranks embarked at Sydney, New South Wales, on HMAT A54 'Runic', 19 February 1915; 1 Officer and 17 Other Ranks embarked at Sydney, New South Wales, on HMAT A1 'Hymettus', 8 February 1915; 1 Officer and 17 Other Ranks embarked at Melbourne, Victoria, on HMAT A1 'Hymettus', 2 February 1915. It is not possible from the Embarkation Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A1 Hymettus on 8 February 1915
34 Other Ranks embarked at Sydney, New South Wales, on HMAT A54 'Runic', 19 February 1915; 1 Officer and 17 Other Ranks embarked at Sydney, New South Wales, on HMAT A1 'Hymettus', 8 February 1915; 1 Officer and 17 Other Ranks embarked at Melbourne, Victoria, on HMAT A1 'Hymettus', 2 February 1915. It is not possible from the Embarkation Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A1 Hymettus on 2 February 1915
34 Other Ranks embarked at Sydney, New South Wales, on HMAT A54 'Runic', 19 February 1915; 1 Officer and 17 Other Ranks embarked at Sydney, New South Wales, on HMAT A1 'Hymettus', 8 February 1915; 1 Officer and 17 Other Ranks embarked at Melbourne, Victoria, on HMAT A1 'Hymettus', 2 February 1915. It is not possible from the Embarkation Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 22 September 1918

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 27 September 1918

FateNo details of fate entered on Nominal Roll
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For consistent gallantry and devotion to duty during the period 25 February 1918 to 16 September 1918. He has at all times behaved in a thoroughly gallant manner, and has carried out his duties with marked ability. His coolness and excellent handling of his gun and detachment under heavy shell fire have on many occasions had a most beneficial effect on the morale of those about him. He has always set a fine example of cool courage under fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135
Date: 11 December 1919