| Regimental number | 3154 |
| Place of birth | Campbelltown New South Wales |
| Other Names | Geoffrey Souter |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 'Garnella', Blenheim Street, Randwick, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Loney, 'Garnella', Blenheim Street, Randwick, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Corporal |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Chuignes on 23 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At CHUIGNES on 23rd August, 1918, when his platoon was held up by an enemy machine gun post and his officer had become a casualty, Sergeant LONEY took charge of the platoon and worked round to a flank. He then engaged the post with his Lewis Guns, charging with the remainder of his platoon, capturing two guns and prisoners. Later in the day he displayed great coolness and judgment consolidating the line gained. The courage and devotion to duty displayed by this N.C.O. was of the greatest value to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
