| Regimental number | 4520 |
| Place of birth | Mittagong New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Address | St Leonards, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, G W Lee, Atchison Street, St Leonards, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Courage and devotion to duty as Bn. runner. (16-22 September 1917) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the action 16th/22nd September 1917, east of YPRES, both these men [LEE and 1979 G.S. LEE], during duty as Battalion runners, particularly distinguished themselves by repeatedly taking messages from Battalion Headquarters to Cos. under the heaviest barrage fire, where all telephone communication had been cut. By their devotion to duty, communication was maintained at a critical period.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
