William George LAVER

Regimental number1078
Date of birth--/10/1890
Place of birthKyneton Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Address47 Foley Street, Kew, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kin..., Mrs M J Laver, 47 Foley Street, Kew, Victoria
Enlistment date21 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name14th Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Battalion
Promotions

QMR & HON LT


Unit: 14th Battalion
Promotion date: 20 January 1916

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107, 1 June 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169, 4 October 1917.
Recommendation date: 2 March 1917

FateReturned to Australia 18 January 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal