Edward James WYLD

Regimental number2456
Place of birthKensington South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationAscet Oxy plant operator
AddressNorth Adelaide, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Cecilia F Wyld, 23 Mann Terrace, Lower North Adelaide, South Australia
Enlistment date20 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A55 Itria on 14 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 June 1919
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  cemetery records
Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death4 March 1977