LAWRENCE, James Charles
| Service Numbers: | 2206, Q185236 |
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| Enlisted: | 13 January 1916, Townsville, Queensland |
| Last Rank: | Lieutenant |
| Last Unit: | 5 Infantry Special Group |
| Born: | Balranald, New South Wales, Australia, 15 June 1887 |
| Home Town: | Townsville, Townsville, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Station overseer |
| Memorials: |
World War 1 Service
| 13 Jan 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 2206, Townsville, Queensland | |
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| 16 Aug 1916: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 2206, 47th Infantry Battalion, Enlistment/Embarkation WW1, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '19' embarkation_place: Brisbane embarkation_ship: HMAT Boorara embarkation_ship_number: A42 public_note: '' | |
| 16 Aug 1916: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 2206, 47th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Boorara, Brisbane | |
| 11 Apr 1917: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 2206, 47th Infantry Battalion, Bullecourt (First) | |
| 7 Jun 1917: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 2206, 47th Infantry Battalion, Battle of Messines | |
| 2 Sep 1917: | Promoted AIF WW1, Corporal, 47th Infantry Battalion, Belgium | |
| 12 Oct 1917: | Wounded AIF WW1, Corporal, 2206, 47th Infantry Battalion, 1st Passchendaele, GSW to left arm. Evacuated to England. | |
| 23 Jan 1918: | Promoted AIF WW1, Sergeant, 47th Infantry Battalion, France | |
| 5 Apr 1918: | Involvement AIF WW1, Sergeant, 2206, 47th Infantry Battalion, German Spring Offensive 1918 | |
| 6 May 1918: | Honoured Military Medal, German Spring Offensive 1918, At DERNANCOURT April 5th 1918. He did magnificent work in organising two platoons after the officers became casualties. | |
| 29 May 1918: | Transferred AIF WW1, Sergeant, 46th Infantry Battalion, France | |
| 8 Aug 1918: | Involvement AIF WW1, Sergeant, 2206, 46th Infantry Battalion, The Battle of Amiens | |
| 18 Sep 1918: | Involvement AIF WW1, Sergeant, 2206, 46th Infantry Battalion, Breaching the Hindenburg Line - Cambrai / St Quentin Canal | |
| 14 Oct 1918: | Promoted AIF WW1, Second Lieutenant, 46th Infantry Battalion, France | |
| 15 Jan 1919: | Promoted AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 46th Infantry Battalion, Also awarded Meritorious Service Medal 18 January 1919 (France). | |
| 2 Sep 1919: | Discharged AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 46th Infantry Battalion |
World War 2 Service
| 28 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Lieutenant, Q185236 | |
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| 28 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Lieutenant, Q185236, Kelvin Grove, Queensland | |
| 29 Jun 1940: | Involvement Lieutenant, Q185236 | |
| 13 Oct 1944: | Discharged Lieutenant, Q185236, 5 Infantry Special Group |
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Military Medal
'At DERNANCOURT South West of ALBERT April 5th 1918. He did magnificent work in organising two platoons after the officers became casualties. When his trench was out flanked by the enemy he cleverly got his men into fresh positions and avoided heavy casualties and drove the enemy back. His pluck and example to the men was of the highest order. he worked unceasingly for many hours and was always bright and cheery and inspired the men accordingly. He has been previously recommended for splendid work during the former part of the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918
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Meritorious Service Medal
'This N.C.O. has had a continuously long and consistent career with the Battalion, and could always be relied on as a never failing and experienced N.C.O. During the period under review, from February to September 1918 he has participated in every action in the Line, and has distinguished himself in work both in and out of the Field and is worthy of the highest merit.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919
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