| Regimental number | 1940 |
| Place of birth | Goulburn New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Victoria Street, Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, William John Lemon, Victoria Street, Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 55th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on the Hindenburg Line North of BELLICOURT on 30th September 1918. In the absence of stretcher bearers this man was detailed to attend to the wounded. After a line had been established this gallant soldier, heedless of all personal danger, and although the whole area was being swept by extremely heavy Machine Gun and shell fire, advanced in to No Man's Land and carried several wounded men back to a place of safety. He showed great courage in the face of many difficulties and was undoubtedly instrumental in saving the lives of many. He worked arduously and continuously throughout the whole operation and his unselfishness is worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
