Corpl. W.J. Lawson, Royal Engineers, D.C.M. – During the operations of the Division on various fronts the zealousness and untiring energy displayed by this N.C.O., his cheerful courage under fire, and in many trying circumstances, were a fine example to all ranks, and contributed largely to the excellent spirit of the linesmen of the Divisional Signal Company.
He is remembered in Sunderland on S140.168