| Regimental number | 8/933 |
| Address | Stony Creek, Otago |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Lyall, Stony Creek, Otago |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Members of the Otago Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left Wellington on 16 October 1914 on two ships, HMNZT 9 'Hawke's Bay' and HMNZT 5 'Ruapehu'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on Messines 7th June 1917, the enemy placed a barrage behind our advancing troops. Pte Lyall who is a stretcher bearer went repeatedly through this barrage searching for and carrying back wounded men. He kept this up all through heavy shell fire and the heat of the day even though practically exhausted, and throughout set a fine example of personal bravery and devotion to duty.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Main Body |