| Regimental number | 1861 |
| Place of birth | Townsville, Queensland |
| School | South Townsville State School, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Townsville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Lilly, Main Street off MacCrorran Street, South Townsville, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 21 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 21 |
| Place of burial | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (Plot XXV, Row E, Grave No. 14), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 134 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Louisa LILLY. Native of Townsville, Queensland |
| Medals |
Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
