William Jones LOVELL

Regimental number3529
Place of birthEast Fremantle Western Australia
ReligionBaptist
OccupationTurner
AddressEast Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Frederick Wm Lovell, 54 Cheriton Street, East Perth, Western Australia
Enlistment date17 April 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name44th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/61/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Albany, Western Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 24 July 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll51st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 18 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 3 September 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During period 11th/16th September 1918, in operations North West of ST. QUENTIN, this man showed continuous conspicuous gallantry, and did splendid work as a Company Runner. Under heavy Machine Gun fire he repeatedly carried important messages and information from his Company to Battalion Headquarters and to the Platoon Commanders. His unfailing courage and splendid devotion to duty were the means of communications being kept during the whole operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal