| Regimental number | 5867 |
| Place of birth | Jamestown, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Yatima, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.7 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, D Lawson, Yatina, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Oaklands, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Light Horse Brigade Train 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/102/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 8911 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Brigade Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1871 Pte George Gray LAWSON, Australian Artillery Training Depot Australian Field Artillery, died of disease, 22 January 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Devonport on board HT 'Cluny Castle', 23 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 20 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LAWSON James Gillies |