| Regimental number | 54542 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Lyford, Denbigh Road, Midhurst |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements (First Draft), H Company (Part) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington |
| H Company, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, left on two ships, HMNZT 89 'Waitemata' on 14 July 1917, and HMNZT 90 'Ulimaroa' on 26 July 1917. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At Hebuterne on 15th July 1918, Rfm Lyford rendered conspicuous service as a stretcher bearer. He followed close up with the attacking party and under heavy machine gun fire attended to the wounded and carrying to the regimental aid post. He worked until he was himself wounded, and after receiving attention from the Medical Office, although advised to go to the Dressing Station, he returned to his Company and helped the wounded throughout the night and next day. His care and attention and his cheerful demeanour did much to alleviate the suffering of the wounded and to
inspire confidence in those still carrying on.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 69, p. 20 |