| Regimental number | 1221 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Helsingfors, Finland |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Address | Cannon Street, Port Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27.5 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Wilhelmina Nieneinen, Helingsfors, Sornasan, Finland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning of the 6th September, 1918, to the North West of TINCOURT, No. 1221, Private HJALMAR NYMAN was advancing with his Platoon when he located an enemy machine gun and snipers post on the flank. He immediately got together the nearest Lewis Gun team, and, acting entirely on his own initiative, himself advanced with the team against the enemy, eventually causing their retirement, and inflicting heavy casualties on them. His prompt action on this occasion, saved many casualties amongst his Platoon. His coolness, courage, and absolute disregard of personal safety, set a fine example to the remainder of the men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kaisar-i-Hind', 6 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 29 July 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S66798. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 79 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, NYMAN Hjalmar |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
