| Regimental number | 915 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Postal sorter |
| Address | 2 Bartlett Street, Summer Hill |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Patrick Lynch, 2 Bartlett Street, Summer Hill |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (altered from Distinguished Conduct Medal) 'Work near Zonnebeke on 9 October 1917.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack east of ZONNEBEKE on 9th October, 1917, this N.C.O. was with his Company which was sent forward to reinforce the front line. He was detailed to take charge of a patrol and moving forward under intense enemy shelling and sniping fire succeeded in gaining and bringing back valuable information regarding the position of the front line and the lack of supports on the flank. During attack on DAISY WOOD he moved his party through very exposed ground to the newly established position on the far side, and under increasingly heavy shelling and rifle fire, was continuously exposed over open and exposed ground for 8 hours hours, keeping touch with troops on his right. His splendid disregard for personal safety set a fine example to the members of his patrol and was responsible for the success of the important duty allotted to him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
