Byron QUINTAL

Regimental number2406
Place of birthNorfolk Island New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressNorfolk Island, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Belle Amy Quintal, Norfolk
Enlistment date26 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 14 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll53rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of a Lewis gun in a strong point which the enemy attempted to raid under cover of an intense bombardment. He at once opened Lewis gun fire, and when the gun jammed he attacked the enemy with bombs, and assisted in driving them off with considerable losses. His coolness and initiative were an inspiration to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150
Date: 24 September 1918