| Regimental number | 4830 |
| Place of birth | Hobart Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Park Grove, Moonah, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr S Lyden, ParkGrove Moona, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct medal 'Consistently good work as Adjudant of Battalion from September 1916 to March 1917. Marked administrative ability and devotion to duty.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For great gallantry and skill at the attack of Lihons, 11 August, 1918. When the enemy had broken through on the left, he carried a message to the companies to warn them of the situation. This necessitated passing through a wood, when he was continuously sniped. On several occasions he delivered messages although subjected to heavy fire on the way.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
