| Regimental number | 3158 |
| Place of birth | Bourke, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | Francis Street, Echuca, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sarah Ann Lynch, Francis Street, Echuca, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Allotted to and proceeded to join 7th Bn, 24 February 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 26 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 31 March 1916. Wounded in action, 16 May 1916 (gun shot wound, hip), and admitted to 2nd Field Ambulance; transferred to 2nd Lowland Casualty Clearing Station, 18 May 1916; to 35th General Hospital, Calais, 20 May 1916; to England, 10 June 1916, and admitted to 3rd Southern General Hospital, London. Discharged on furlough (undated), to report to No 1 Command Depot, 7 November 1916. Commenced return to Australia from Avonmouth on board HS 'Karoola', 22 February 1917; disembarked Melbourne,10 April 1917; discharged Melbourne (medically unfit), 14 May 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Echuca Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LYNCH Walter John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
