| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Hotelkeeper |
| Address | Rupanyup, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mrs E M Lawson, Rupanyup, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order awarded, 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150, 24 September 1918. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 30169 (6 July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 (11 October 1917). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No 31938 (11 June 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 72 (2 September 1920). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack on the enemy trenches he led his squadron at a gallop under heavy machine gun and rifle fire across the first enemy trenches, dismounting immediately a few yards in front of the second line, i n which all the enemy were either killed or captured and a machine gun was taken. He then led his squadron with great determination and skill against a very strong trench, heavily garrisoned with machine guns and infantry. The trench was rushed and a hundred of the enemy were either killed or captured.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
