| Regimental number | 498 |
| Place of birth | Mitchell Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Selector |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Matthew Carlyon, Janefield Farm, Mitchell, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31138 (22 January 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'When in charge of a Flanking patrol of 8 men near WADI SABA on 21st July, he saw an enemy patrol of 1 troop. Showing great initiative and dash he immediately rode at them and succeeded in capturing four of them. His record of service in the Regiment has been excellent - both while on GALLIPOLI and during the present campaign and he has consistently shown courage and resource.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 19 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine 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
