| Regimental number | 15 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 62 Surrey Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.7 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Byrnes, 62 Surrey Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Kingaroy, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia, 20 November 1918; discharged (wounded: gun shot wound, right elbow), 2 March 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as BYMES. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BYRNES Robert Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
