| Regimental number | 3768 |
| Place of birth | Rockhampton Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Address | Sergt Vernon Hood, Officers Mess, Seymour, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, M Byrne, Key Street, Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a streatcher-bearer during the action near Bullecourt, working for many hours under shell and machine gun fire. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as stretcher bearers during the action near BULLECOURT on 3rd May 1917. These men [BYRNE, 3846 C.E.S. HARRIP, 1961 O. RIX, 2719 J. MOAR, 2469 E. THOMAS] worked with a most praiseworthy endurance for many hours under shell and Machine Gun fire to assist their wounded comrades, and by their fearless conduct inspired others. The last mentioned two men were wounded during this work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 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
