| Regimental number | 203 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 26 Holden Street, Ashfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Georgina H. Lane, Second Street, Wentworthville, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant (Wheeler) |
| Unit name | Divisional Train, No 1 Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Company, Australian Army Service Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal '(Near Hooge 16-20 September 1917) Great personal courage and example; also valuable services while in charge of Pack Transport.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Stated to be Alfred William Lane on NR |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of pack transport. By his personal example and courage he kept the forward dump supplied with ammunition and water. The country over which he had to work was most difficult, and continually swept by shell and machine gun fire, but he showed great initiative and determination, and never once failed the troops in the front line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
