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C W LAWREY

Regimental number1506
Place of birthSouth Yarra Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationSalesman
Address1 Balwyn Street, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, William Lawrey, 1 Balwyn Street, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date10 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentActing Lance Corporal
Unit name21st Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 28 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'For excellent work as Lewis Gunner during the operations of the Bde. in France since March 1916. Also conspicuous gallantry under heavy fire at Pozieres.'
Recommendation date: 15 September 1916

FateDied of wounds 10 February 1917
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Stated to be Charles Winton Lawrey on NR
Place of burialMartinpuick British Cemetery (Row B, Grave 20), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
94

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