| Regimental number | 2188 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Address | Osmond Terrace, Norwood, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Lightbody, Osmond Terrace, Norwood, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF10 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF10 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He led his platoon brilliantly, shotting three of the enemy himself and accounting for three more while making a reconnaissance in front of his post. After gaining his objective he established touch with the flanks. He set a fine example of cool determination and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
