Regimental number | 4451 |
Place of birth | Kensington, Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Tailor |
Address | Warrnambool, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, M Byrne, Warrnambool, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Anzac Cyclists' Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For gallant service rendered. During the period September, 1917, to February, 1918, Sergeant BYRNE has performed consistently good work, and has always been distinguished for his devotion to duty. As Lewis Gun Sergeant he has given excellent service, both in instructing and in supervising the work of the guns while on anti aircraft detachment in forward areas. During the month of December, 1917, and the early part of January, 1918, whilst with the II ANZAC Corps Cyclist Battalion who were engaged in burying cables in forward areas. Sergeant BYRNE was entrusted with the difficult task of getting the cables up to the buries. Despite weather difficulties, and on many occasions, hostile shelling, Sergeant BYRNE never on any occasion, failed to get the cable up. Sergeant BYRNE holds a 1st Class Lewis Gun Instructors Certificate, gained at G.H.Q. Lewis Gun School.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 2337 Pte James Patrick BYRNE, 2nd Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 11 January 1918. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |