Regimental number | 1769 |
Place of birth | Caltowie South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Brickmaker |
Address | Taylors Road, West Thebarton, South Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs S B Lorymer, Jervois Avenue, New Hindmarsh, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near MERRIS from 22nd to 24th July 1918, Pte LORYMER continually carried messages 400 yards over No Man's Land through heavy enemy barrages. Communication between Company Headquarters and forward posts was kept only by his determination and personal bravery.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |