Regimental number | 1879 |
Place of birth | Galway Ireland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Nunagin, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, Timothy O'Donnell, Satchill, Peterswell, Langhsea, County Galway, Ireland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 44th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at St.Yves on 4 June 1917.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At ST. YVES on the 4th June, 1917, during a daylight raid, No. 1879 Private Lawrence O'DONNELL was the first "Bayonet" man in a bombing section. He personally killed 10 Germans in a dugout, with rifle fire and bayonet, and brought one prisoner out of the dugout. He showed wonderful bravery and devotion to duty, and set a noble example to the rest of his section. For his actions he is worthy of the highest commendation. A total of 5 Officers and 100 other ranks took part in this raid.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |