Historical information

On the Nominal Roll there are only 2 "A.H. Lawrence's". Alfred Hughes Lawrence settled in Bendigo where he became a prominent Business man after WW1.

He was William Charles Scurry's mate in the invention of the "Drip Rifle" on Gallipoli. They shared a dugout together. Scurry was credited with the invention. (Born Carlton, enlisted Royal Park) No 2668 on 19.7.1915 in 8th reinforcements 7th BN age 19, embarked for Eygpt 26.8.1915. Scurry was awarded an MC, DCM & an MID.
Both were only on Gallipoli a short time.

A.H. Lawrence No 2863 (born Sydney, enlisted Broadmeadows) on 1.7.1915 in the 9th Reinforcements 7th BN age 18 years. Embark for Eygpt 10.9.1915.
It is unclear when he landed on Gallipoli but record states disembark at Alexandria on 7.1.1916.
Embark for France 26.3.1916, WIA 25.5 1916 Shell Wounds Abdomen, Chest, legs then classed GSW's, rejoin Unit 5.10.1916. Transfer to 2nd Light Trench Mortar Battery 22.1.1917, Hospital Scabies 5.6.1917, rejoin Unit 23.6.1917, WIA 2nd occasion 4.10.1917 GSW Forearm and Thigh, RTA to Australia due to wounds and discharged on 22.11.1918.
Refer "Our Dear Old Battalion" by Ron Austin.

Physical description

.1) Medallion, bronze colour with central circle with a crown on top, map of Australia & NZ with Southern Cross star constellation, at the bottom a scroll with engraving. Rear has a impression of a Donkey with a WIA on being led by a Soldier with Raised lettering on the bottom scroll.
.2) Presentation box black, inside centre piece lifts up on opening, felt lined in purple with inset for the medallion to sit in.
Size shown is medallion only.

Inscriptions & markings

On front engraved, "A.H. Lawrence", on rear in raised lettering, "1915 ANZAC"