| Regimental number | 2594 |
| Place of birth | Parramatta New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Swansea, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Byrne, Swansea, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'During the period February to September 1918, this N.C.O. has acted as Orderly Room Clerk. He is an intelligent, capable N.C.O. with great initiative and his work for the Battalion has been invaluable. During his service, owing to his isolated position on account of operations, the responsibilities of the records and administrative routine, have often fallen entirely upon his shoulders. His duties have entailed great endurance which has at all times been confronted with great devotion and cheerfulness. Owing to the difficulty of obtaining clerical assistance he has had to work very hard, and has at all times undertaken long tasks at all hours of the night. He has served with the Battalion since its formation and I consider his services deserve recognition. I strongly recommend him for the Meritorious Service Medal.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Sister: Staff Nurse Kathleen BYRNE, Australian Army Nursing Service, returned to Australia, 1 April 1919. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
