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John Lindsay LAWLESS-PYNE

Regimental number1438
Place of birthWetherton, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGrazier
AddressGayndah, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.4
Height5' 11.5"
Weight177 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Lawless Pyne, Clyne, Goomeri, Gayndah, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date3 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A47 Mashrobra on 4 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollTemporary Regimental Sergeant Major
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 27 June 1919
Discharge date4 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Madras', 28 May 1919; disembarked Sydney, 3 August 1919; discharged (wounded), Brisbane, 4 October 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, LAWLESS-PYNE John Lindsay

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