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Robert LYALL

Regimental number2636
Date of birth16 September 1892
Place of birthChristchurch, New Zealand
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationCarpenter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 9.5"
Weight151 lbs
Next of kinFather, J Lyall, Hamilton, New Zealand
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date6 August 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 21 October 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 24 June 1916
Discharge date17 August 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Sydney', 24 June 1916; discharged (medically unfit: corns, hammertoes), Brisbane, Queensland, 17 August 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No N77474.
Date of death11 November 1959
Age at death67
SourcesNAA B2455file 8214229

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