| 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 |