| Regimental number | 9604 |
| Place of birth | Kingscourt, Calean, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Height | 5' 4.75" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elizabeth Jane Byrne, 95 Angas Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Previous military service | 6 years Ornoros Rifle Club |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 11th Field Company Engineers, Section 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked, Adelaide, 31 May 1916; disembarked, Devonport, England, 21 July 1916. Admitted to Fargo Military Hospital (myalgia), 14 October 1916; marched into Perham Downs Command Depot, 5 December 1916; marched out to Park House, 7 December 1916; marched into Perham Downs Command Depot, 18 January 1917; marched into Training Depot, 28 February 1917; proceeded overseas to France, 13 April 1917; marched into Australian General Base Depot, Etaples, 14 April 1917. Admitted to 26th General Hospital (age debility); rejoined Australian General Base Depot from Hospital, 26 May 1917; proceeded to England, from Havre, 19 June 1917; marched into Perham Downs Command Depot, 20 June 1917; detached for duty with Anzac Provost Corps, Tidworth, 4 July 1917; detached from attached duty and marched out to Weymouth Command Depot, 5 October 1917. Commenced eturn to Australia on board 'A68' for discharge, 1 November 1917; disembarked, Adelaide, 1 January 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 15 January 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Carlton Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BYRNE John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
