| Regimental number | 2525 |
| Place of birth | Clonegal, Co Wicklow, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Native Rose Hotel, Cleveland Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 11.25" |
| Weight | 166 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Kate Byrne, Newryupper, Conigal, Co Wicklow, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney, 9 November 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 9 January 1917; marched in to 19th Training Bn, 10 January 1917; marched in to Hurdcott Command Depot, 17 January 1917; proceeded overseas to France, 3 May 1917; marched in to 3rd Australian Division Base Depot, Etaples, France, 4 May 1917; marched out to Front, 21 May 1917; taken on strength of 38th Bn, 22 May 1917. Wounded in action, 1 June 1917; admitted to Field Ambulance and discharged to rejoin unit, 2 June 1917. Admitted to 10th Australian Field Ambulance, 27 August 1817 (sprained toe); discharged and rejoined unit, 30 August 1917. Wounded in action, 4 October 1917; admitted to St John's Ambulance, 5 October 1917 (gun shot wound to leg); transferred to England, 8 October 1917; admitted to General Military Hospital, Colchester, England, 9 October 1917; transferred to 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Dartford, 17 October 1917; discharged from hospital and marched in to Weymouth Command Depot, 27 November 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', from London, 20 December 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 13 February 1918; discharged, 24 April 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BYRNE Patrick |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
