LAWER, Ernest Joseph

LAWER, Ernest Joseph – A Southern Downs Veteran

CONFLICT : WWII
SERVICE NO : 404344
RANK : Sergeant
UNIT : 10 Squadron
ENLISTMENT DATE : 16/08/1940
AGE : 19
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT : Brisbane, Queensland
PLACE OF BIRTH : Liston, New South Wales
RELIGION : Church of England
OCCUPATION : Student
DATE OF DEATH : 3/07/1942
PLACE OF BURIAL : Runnymede, United Kingdom

MEMORIALS : Warwick State High School Roll of Honour 1939-1945, Stanthorpe RSSAILA Honour Roll, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, International Bomber Command Centre Memorial, Runnymede Air Forces Memorial

View this person’s Service File : LAWER, Ernest Joseph

NOTES : Ernest was the son of Frederick and Mary Ann Lawer of Severnlea. Frederick Lawler worked as an engine driver.

Ernest went to Severnlea State School before attending Warwick State High School. It was while he was a student here that he enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force.

Ernest was killed in action in a flyng battle.

Read about Southern Downs Military History here.