| Regimental number | 1511 |
| Place of birth | Eddington, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Hampton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Lanyon, 'Clorelly', Station Street, Hampton, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery for 11 months. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Queenscliif, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Heavy Artillery Group 36, Reinforcement 20 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/49/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Gaika on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: England, France (post-Armistice) Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 22 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 2 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 27 September 1919. Medal: British War Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LANYON Richard James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
