| Regimental number | 7499 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Lillie, 8 Henry Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 25th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board H.M.A.T. A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Roisel Communal Cemetery Extension (Special Memorial 5), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 33 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Robert and Ellen LILLIE, 8 Henry Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On night 23rd/24th June, 1918 South West of METEREN when his platoon Commander became a casualty and the platoon had come under enemy shell fire he took charge, and reorganised, and moved to the final objective. This N.C.O. showed coolness and initiative and set a fine example, and throughout the day displayed great heart and energy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
