Regimental number | 97 |
Place of birth | Ballina New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Sawmill Manager |
Address | Stokers Siding, Tweed River, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, A Byrnes, Torwood, Mullumbimby, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Acting Corporal |
Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For fine courage and leadership on the 25th September, 1918, near Amman. When the advance was held up by strong enemy posts, he with his troops galloped under heavy machine gun and rifle fire, to within 100 yards of the enemy position. He dismounted and attacked, and with his Hotchkiss gun enfiladed the enemy position. After twenty minutes engagement, the enemy surrendered. Three officers, 44 other ranks, two machine guns, one Hotchkiss rifle, and two field guns were captured.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |