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William George LYNCH

Regimental number1675
Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationDraper's assistant
AddressChalk Road, Wooloowin, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinW Lynch, North Street, Rockhampton, Queensland
Previous military service1st Light Horse
Enlistment date28 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll23 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 3, Battery 7
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/31/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A22 Rangatira on 25 September 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Artillery Brigade
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: 3rd Field Artillery Brigade
Promotion date: 10 April 1918

Lieutenant


Unit: 3rd Field Artillery Brigade
Promotion date: 10 July 1918

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Unspecified


Recommendation date: 30 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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