| Regimental number | 1709 |
| Date of birth | |
| Other Names | LACK, Herbert Robert Henry |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Eulmore, Stone's Corner, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Lack, Eulmore, Stone's Corner, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF15 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF15 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations near Jeancourt on 18th September, 1918. He led his platoon with great skill and determination through the attack, which was over very difficult country. At one point two enemy machine guns were putting up a stout resistance. With a portion of his platoon he worked round their flank and rushed them, capturing the guns and portion of their crews. Throughout the day his work was magnificent, and his fine leadership contributed in no small measure to the success of his battalion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
