| Regimental number | 364 |
| Place of birth | Bathurst New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | Milne Street, Wooloowin, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, W J Lawson, Milne Street, Wooloowin, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF26 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF26 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'Good and consistent work in the trenches from 12 April-28 July 1916 and for good work during a raid on the enemy on 6 June 1916.' Not awarded. Recommendation date: Military Cross 'Work near Mont St. Quentin on 2 September 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'During the attack east of Mont St. Quentin, on 2nd September 1918, he was in charge of a party of 12 men, who advanced for 1,000 yards against heavy opposition until held up by a hostile machine gun. He rushed the post single handed, killing several of the crew and putting the remainder to flight. A few minutes later he repeated the performance on another machine gun post, but was severely wounded. His gallantry and initiative were splendid.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
