John Gerald LAWLESS

Regimental number10
Place of birthBudgeree Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationPublic servant
Address25 Arden Street, Kensington, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinBrother, Nicholas Joseph Lawles, Boolarra, Victoria
Enlistment date21 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit nameAustralian Army Pay Corps
AWM Embarkation Roll number5/2/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board TRANSPORT A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal RollAdministrative Headquarters
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448, 28 December 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57, 18 April 1918.
Recommendation date: 20 September 1917

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089, 31 December 1918; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61, 23 May 1919.

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other details

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