| Regimental number | R6629 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | 39 Thunder Street, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J Lynch, 39 Thunder Street, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 23 August 1918, at St. Martin's Wood, as liaison N.C.O. to the forward companies. He worked backwards and forwards through the barrage, maintaining constant touch between attackers and supports and keeping battalion headquarters accurately informed of the situation. When his company was mopping up in the wood he captured thirty of the enemy, and later went out under heavy fire and located the flank battalion on the right.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
