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 |