| Regimental number | 6365 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Lorry driver |
| Address | Randwick, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 120 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, C. H. Lace, Alma Road, Randwick, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia from London on board HT 'Takada', 24 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: effort syndrome), Sydney, 10 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N69404. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LACE John Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
