William BYRNE

Regimental number1801
Place of birthMount Gambier, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBlacksmith's striker
AddressFremantle, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation44
Next of kinSister, Miss Elizabeth Byrne, 5 Robinson Street, Subiaco, Western Australia
Enlistment date17 April 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name44th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/61/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 9 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Divisional Salvage Company
FateReturned to Australia 8 August 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal