| Regimental number | 3629 |
| Place of birth | Buderim Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Budderim Mountains, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, David Sawrey, Budderim Mountains, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst assisting with motor water lorries in filling water tanks at HOOGE. He continued in this duty from 25th to 30th September 1917. At no time did he shrink from the enemy barrage, and never ceased work until all tanks were filled. He was with Private Humphries on September 25th and immediately transferred to another lorry on Humphries being evacuated. The supply of water in these tanks was a matter of vital importance to this Division.'
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| Family/military connections | Brother: 3629 Pte David Casson SAWREY, 31st Bn, returned to Australia, 10 June 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 73 |
| Place of burial | Woombye Cemetery, Queensland |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
