| Regimental number | 2395 |
| Place of birth | Ongar, Essex, England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Warehouse assistant |
| Address | 397 Bagot Road, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.2 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 125 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Gadsdon, 397 Bagot Road, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of chest measurement) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A51 Chilka on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt Laurence Percival Gadsdon on NR |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Aeneas', 31 October 1915; discharged (medically unfit: shrapnel wound, left knee; tetanus), Perth, 23 June 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as GADSOON. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GADSDON Lawrence Percival |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
