Regimental number | 913 |
Place of birth | Geelong Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, C H Peel, 'Tower Hill', Inverleigh, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/41/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A51 Chilka on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29354 (5 November 1915); 'Commonwealth Gazette', No. 1 |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *given names are Leo Lawrie |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 11th August, 1915, along the Aghyl Dere (Dardanelles), when with another man, he collected and took to a place of safety a number of mules which had broken loose as the result of shrapnel fire (their native attendants having left), and which were causing congestion and confusion in the traffic. His prompt and brave action undoubtedly saved the lives of many men who were in the immediate vicinity. The collection of terrified mules under a hot fire was both difficult and dangerous, and had they been allowed to stampede they must have galloped over and impeded troops whose advance was urgently needed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 28 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Middle East Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |