Regimental number | 728 |
Place of birth | East Camberwell Victoria |
Other Names | RYALL, Lewis Hy |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Student |
Address | Chaucer Street, Canterbury, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, H J Ryall, Chaucer Street, Canterbury, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 60th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At BULLECOURT on the morning of the 12th May. Sergeant Lewis Henry RYALL displayed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. he rendered invaluable assistance when under very heavy shell fire and showed great initiative in re-organising his men after casualties occurred. His conduct set a fine example to his men and inspired them under the most trying conditions. He performed consistently good work throughout the operations. His courage and devotion to duty deserves special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Toowong Cemetery |