| Regimental number | 1786 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Address | Laurence Street, North Ipswich, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, F Welsh, Laurence Street, North Ipswich, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'With [223] Private LOCKYER, G.H,. was located in isolated position in the extensive underground workings at Russell Top, Anzac, within very short distance of enemy sappers, who could be heard working. Post they held were one of danger and responsibility and both men showed pluck and endurance of a high order during 12 hours continuous duty in the evacuation operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Cross of Karageorge - 2nd Class (with swords) (Serbia) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, Cross of Karageorge, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Mt Thompson Crematorium |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
