| Regimental number | 70 |
| Place of birth | Inverell England |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Jackeroo |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, C.W. Laing, 'Austral', 15 Wharf Road, Balmain, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Light Horse Regiment, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/12/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board TRANSPORT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'During the attack on the eastern end of Peronne on 2nd September 1918, he was in command of his company when the enemy were observed massing on his front preparatory to a counter attack. He collected a number of captured machine guns, and skilfully disposing them in favourable positions, enabled the line to cope with the attack and also to advance. His personal gallantry under fire and coolness were an inspiration to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 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
