| Regimental number | 3233 |
| Place of birth | Maryborough Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bazaar Street off Queens Street, Maryborough, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs K Byrne, Bazaar Street off Queens Street, Maryborough, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'These two men are stretcher bearers and are specially brought to notice for their courage and endurance in action 26th/29th August, 1916, near FERME DU MOUQUET. They succeeded in rescuing and carrying back their wounded from No Man's Land at all times being under enemy artillery fire. They worked from advanced dressing station to the front line during this time and were to a large extent responsible for the quick and careful evacuation of our wounded under exceptionally difficult conditions. No. 3233 Private W.J. BYRNE has been previously recommended for excellent work during period 5th/10th August, 1916, in action north of POZIERES.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
