| Regimental number | 4518 |
| Place of birth | Durham England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Address | John Street, Singleton, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J E Lancaster, John Street, Singleton, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Courage & devotion to duty at Pozieres.' Recommendation date: MSM Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Meritorious Service Medal 'This N.C.O. has set a bright example during the past six months by the capable manner in which he has carried out his duties. He always showed a keen interest in his Company's welfare and is prepared to sacrifice himself to any extent on its behalf. As a Corporal he was awarded the Military Medal for personal bravery at POZIERES on July 23rd, 1916.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
