| Regimental number | 3242 |
| Place of birth | East Dereham England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Yaamba, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Mrs. Harold Bushell, Swan Lake, Manitoba, Canada |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal) Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Lawrence spelt Laurence |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Ascension Farm on 18 September, 1918. When nearing the objective the sub-section under him was held up by heavy machine gun fire. He advanced alone and bombed the enemy machine guns and drove them out of the trench. He then rushed his guns up and brought them into action, shooting several of the retreating enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
