Regimental number | 2316 |
Place of birth | Liverpool, England |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Blacksmith |
Address | ... |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Friend, Cecil Wood, Alfred Road, North Fremantle, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty near VILLERS BRETONNEUX on 3rd May, 1918. During the advance a machine gun suddenly opened fire on his party from very close range. At once Private BOYLAN ran forward with a bomb killing or wounding all the crew. Undoubtedly his coolness and the rapidity with which he sized up the situation saved many casualties. His bravery throughout was most conspicuous.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |