| Regimental number | 59471 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs M Stafer, Highleigh Estate, Gordon Vale, Queensland |
| Previous military service | 24th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | New South Wales Reinforcement 13 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 88 Lance Corporal James George BYRNE, 41st Bn, returned to Australia, 21 June 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: embarked Sydney, 17 July 1918; disembarked London, England, 27 Sptember1918, and marched into 5th Training Bn, and allotted to Reinforcements of 3rd Bn. Transferred to Reserve Brigade Australian Artillery Details, Heytesbury, 4 October 1918, and mustered as Gunner. Proceeded overseas to France, 21 November 1918; taken on strength, 1st Divisional Ammunition Column, in the field, 11 December 1918. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 11 February 1919. Admitted to 1st Australian General Hospital, Sutton Veny, 14 February 1919 (influenza); discharged to Training Depot, 21 March 1919. Granted leave with pay and subsistence for Non-Military Employment, 29 April-9 September 1919, to attend Coucil of Legal Education course, London. Final report stated: 'Gnr Byrne took a keen interest in the lectures, and was regular in attendance. The experience should prove beneficial to him in his future career.' Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Konigin Luise', 18 December 1919; disembarked Sydney, 7 February 190; discharged, 3 March 1920. Medal: British War Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 71 |
| Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Cemetery, Sydney |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BYRNE Thomas Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
