| Regimental number | 19961 |
| Place of birth | Goldsborough, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Sleeper cutter |
| Address | Holyoake, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Byrne, 124 Charles Street, Northcote South, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 31 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | No details of fate entered on Nominal Roll |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 26th September, 1917, at POLYGON WOOD, Gunner BYRNE acted as runner to the Artillery Liaison Officer (Lieutenant I.K. Harrison). He showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in carrying important messages under heavy hostile fire, and in addition, voluntarily assisted the Infantry in other important messages, during this work passing repeatedly through heavy enemy barrages throughout the day.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'On 24th April, 1918, between the Rivers SOMME and ANCRE, east of HEILLY, during the exceptionally heavy enemy bombardment with H.E. and gas, this N.C.O. displayed great courage and devotion to duty whilst acting as linesman for the Battery. For several hours under the heaviest shell fire he was out repairing telephone lines, endeavouring to maintain communication with Group Headquarters, under the most severe conditions. His complete disregard for personal safety, and devotion to duty, set a splendid example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
