| Regimental number | 252 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Soctland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Address | 225 Princess Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Nellie Lonie, 225 Princess Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Lizzie LONIE |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the whole period since 25 February 1918, he has displayed the greatest gallantry and energy as N.C.O. in charge of a company signal section in establishing and maintaining telephone communication. His keep devotion to duty, both in trench warfare and during the active operations since 8 August has been conspicuously noticeable. His marked ability under the most trying and exhausting circumstances has resulted in the successful expedition of all messages entrusted to him at all times.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Other details | War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 56 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
