| Regimental number | 160 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Narracoorte South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Station manager |
| Address | Bridgetown, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, J W Lyall, Jarnadup via Bridgetown, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Light Horse Regiment |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: LH10 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: LH10 Promotion date: Temporary CAPT Unit: LH10 Promotion date: |
| 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. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| 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: |
| 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
