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James Kincraig LYALL

Regimental number160
Date of birth27 April 1886
Place of birthNarracoorte South Australia
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationStation manager
AddressBridgetown, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, J W Lyall, Jarnadup via Bridgetown, Western Australia
Enlistment date27 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on 8 February 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Light Horse Regiment
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: LH10
Promotion date: 14 November 1915

Lieutenant


Unit: LH10
Promotion date: 24 March 1916

Temporary CAPT


Unit: LH10
Promotion date: 22 December 1918

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29845 (1 December 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 (19 April 1917)


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29845, 1 December 1916; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62, 19 April 1917.

FateReturned to Australia 10 July 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his troops with great courage and determination. Later, he showed great skill in withdrawing his men from a precarious position. He rescued a wounded man under very heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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