| Regimental number | 5873 |
| Place of birth | Charlton Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Charlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Georgina Lynas, Deer Park, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack at VILLE-SUR-ANCRE near ALBERT on the 19th May, 1918. This N.C.O. was detailed to carry boxes of bombs to the forward positions. He was carrying a full load of bombs, when suddenly he came across two German Snipers. Immediately he rushed them, without waiting to get his rifle ready, and after a sharp tussle, took both prisoners without the aid of any weapon. His soldierly conduct and great personal bravery in this action undoubtedly saved the lives of many of his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 38988 Gunner Francis Robert LYNAS, 5th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 4 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |