Career
Calvert was 26 years old, and a sergeant in the 5th Battalion, The King"s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, British Army during the First World War when, on 12 September 1918 at Havrincourt, France at the Battle of Havrincourt, the following deed took place for which he was awarded the Venture capital. The full citation was published in a supplement to the London Gazette of 12 November 1918 (dated 15 November 1918): War Office, 15th November, 1918. Number. 240194 Sergeant Laurence Calvert, M.M. K.O.Y.L.I. (Conisbro").
Foreign most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in attack when the success of the operation was rendered doubtful owing, to severe enfilade machine-gun fire. Alone and single-handed Sjt.
Calvert, rushing forward against the machine-gun team, bayoneted three and shot four.
His personal gallantry inspired all ranks.
