| Regimental number | 5124 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Yarragon, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, W R Law, Yarragon, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal '(E. of Ypres 4-5 October 1917) Conspicuous gallantry and initiative while in charge of Lewis Gun Section.' Awarded the Military Medal. Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work at Lihons on 10 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty Lihons on 10 August 1918, where strong opposition was met with. He dashed forward from a flank with his Lewis gun section, and, in the face of heavy fire, attacked three machine guns, keeping his gun in action under a hail of bullets until he silenced their fire. He was always foremost with his section in every stage of the advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
