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Claude Lawrence LACEY

Regimental number1161
Place of birthNorthcote Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Address10 Rushall Crescent, North Fitzroy, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Claude E Lacey, 10 Rushall Crescent, North Fitzroy, Victoria
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentCSM
Unit name29th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/46/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 2 May 1917

Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great skill and courage in leading the attack made by his battalion. He captured the position with several prisoners and a machine gun. He consolidated his position, and later successfully repelled an enemy counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death28 January 1978

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