Lindsay William Stewart LOVEDAY

Date of birth14 July 1893
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressBurra Road, Artarmon, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs A H Loveday Burra Road, Artarmon, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentLieutenant
Unit name3rd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 2 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Promotions

Lieutenant


Unit: 3rd Battalion
Promotion date: 1 December 1916

FateReturned to Australia 6 November 1918
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great courage and determination in leading an attacking party 400 yards along an enemy trench and establishing a strong point in an isolated position. He killed four of the enemy himself.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103
Date: 29 June 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, LOVEDAY Lindsay William Stewart