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William John BYRT

Regimental number71
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
Address244 Parramatta Road, Petersham, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, T. Byrt, 244 Parramatta Road, Petersham, New South Wales
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameDivisional Signal Company 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/11/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Divisional Signal Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Devotion to duty under heavy fire at Pozieres.
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia 23 October 1918

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