| Regimental number | 2447 |
| Place of birth | Tea Tree South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Gardener |
| Address | Klemzig, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emmiline Maud Lines, Fife Street, Hamilton, Klemzig, South Australia |
| Previous military service | 80th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations near LE VERQUIER on the 18th September, 1918. Private LINES, when his Company was held up in front of Objective by enemy machine gun fire, with great daring took his lewis gun section forward taking up a position from which he was able to enfilade and smother the enemy fire, thus allowing his Company to continue the advance. Pushing forward he established a post in advance inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy and enfilading a trench which was still occupied by them. At great personal risk he proceeded still further down a sunken road and opened fire on the enemy eventually driving them from the position. His work throughout showed an utter disregard for personal safety, his leadership and initiative creating great confidence in his section.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 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
