| Place of birth | Glen Innes New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Glen Innes, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Ross, 'Balambata', Alt Street, Haerfield, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 1st to 5th Divisional Signal Companies and Signallers November 1917 Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With the forward infantry during an attack he got earliest information and was of the greatest use. In charge of the officers' patrol, he sent back valuable reports to the infantry. Throughout he carried out his duties in a most fearless manner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 26 February 1918; disembarked Liverpool, England, 20 April 1918. On Command, Ordnance School, Southampton, 4 May 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 3 June 1918; taken on strength, 12th Field Artillery Brigade, in the field, 12 June 1918, and posted to 46th Battery. Detached to XV Corps Gas School, 23 June 1918; rejoined unit, 2 August 1918. Transferred to 45th Battery, 8 September 1918. Awarded Military Cross. Admitted to 2nd General Hospital, Havre, 27 October 1918 (injury, head); transferred to England, 30 October 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Argyllshire', 9 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 1 February 1919; appointment terminated (discharged) (medically unfit: neurasthenia), 25 April 1919. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | See 503 Byron ROSS for first period of service. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ROSS Byron John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
