| Regimental number | 1576 |
| Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | c/o Mrs Harper, 392 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss V Vernazoni, Alymer Street, Spraydon, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Spelt Laurence Ernest Vernazoni on Nominal Roll. |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. when his platoon officer had become a casualty, took charge at a critical moment, controlling the men and leading them on. It was largely due to his fearlessness that an enemy "pill box" was successfully dealt with. Throughout he showed himself to be a fine leader, and inspired his men by his fearlessness and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded (shell shock), 12 June 1916; wounded (shell shock), 31 July 1916; wounded (gun shot wound, thiyh), 2 May 1917; wounded, 20 September 1917. Appointed Sergeant, 18 February 1916. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
