'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: 15 September 1919

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	13 September 1915
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 28 March 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll	Private
Unit from Nominal Roll	31st Battalion
Fate	Returned to Australia 8 April 1919
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: 15 September 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Victor Ernest LAW