| Regimental number | 4828 |
| Place of birth | Maryland Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | Tirroan, Mount Perry Line, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Law, Tirroan via Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. Near VILLERS CARBONNEL on 29th August 1918 a platoon was advancing to establish posts on the SOMME. The enemy opened up a heavy fire with artillery and Machine Guns. One section was wiped out and the wounded were lying in the open. Then enemy kept up a concentrated fire, and in face of it these men [LAW and 3548 A. THOMSON, 3014 N.J. WHITTAKER} went out to assist their wounded comrades. They succeeded in bringing all to safety and exhibited marked coolness and courage throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
