| Regimental number | 4805 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Eudunda, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Miller |
| Address | Eudunda, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 118 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Frances E T Jackett, Eudunda, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt Lawrence Joseph Jackett on NR |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Father: 4063 Pte James JACKETT, Australian Empolyment Company, returned to Australia, 6 November 1918; Brother: 3677 Pte Redvers James JACKETT, 5th Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 22 September 1919 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Devonport on board HT 'Themistocles', 4 May 1917; discharged (medically unfit: cardiac neurosis and poor physique: 'juvenility'), 21 September 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S2799. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, JACKETT Laurence Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
