| Regimental number | 2343 |
| Place of birth | Maitland, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | Casino, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarada Lawrence, Lostock via Maitland, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years as an instructor, Junior Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Boonah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Czarita', 16 March 1919; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, amputated left thigh), Sydney, 31 January 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Place of birth incorrectly entered on Attestation Form and on NAA RecordSearch as Maitland, New Zealand. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Newcastle Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematorium, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LAWRENCE Ernest Francis |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
