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We remember James Lawson
We remember James Lawson
Timeline
Timeline
1859
sibling
Robert Ross Lawson
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1859
1860
sibling
William Lawson
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1860
1865
sibling
George Lawson
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1865
1868
sibling
Duncan Lawson
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1868
1871
sibling
Isabella Lawson
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1871
1874
sibling
Ann Lawson
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1874
1877
1916
employment
Blacksmith
Western Australia
Australia
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20th June 1916
1916
enlistment
Perth Western Australia
Australia
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20th June 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2356
44th Australian Infantry Battalion
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20th June 1916 - 9th June 1917
1917
dates
Age 39
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9th June 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
Ypres, Flanders
Belgium
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9th June 1917
burial
Ypres, Flanders
Belgium
Panel 7-17-23-25-27-29-31
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Lawson |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2356 | 44th Australian Infantry Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Killoch | mother | ||
| Robert Lawson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Ross Lawson | brother | 1859 | |
| William Lawson | brother | 1860 | |
| Duncan Lawson | brother | 1868 | |
| Isabella Lawson | sister | 1871 | |
| Ann Lawson | sister | 1874 | |
| George Lawson | brother | 1865 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-17 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-17 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Albany War MemorialAlbany, Western Australia. memorial dedicated to all the local men who served and died in WW1 and later in WW2. Lake Grace, Western Australia place of association for James Lawson.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Menin Gate (Ypres) Memorial | Kathy30586 | |
| Albany War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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