| Regimental number | 6347 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Manjumup, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30.9 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Helen Lidbury, Canonbury, Manjimup, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 5 years in the Royal Garrison Artillery (Volunteers), London. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 1 October 1918 (gun shot wound, left hand). Commenced return to Australia 23 March 1919; discharged (medically unfit: wounded), Perth, 24 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W18606. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LIDBURY Walter Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
