William LYALL

Regimental number11762
Place of birthTownsville, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationInsurance inspector
AddressGleneira Road, Elsternwick, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 9.5"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs H F Lyall, Gleneira Road, Elsternwick, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date24 June 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 14
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/30/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 25 March 1919
Discharge date24 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Denison', 25 March 1919; discharged (demobilised), Melbourne, 24 June 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No V15860.
Date of death28 October 1964
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B884, LYALL William