| Regimental number | 5101 |
| Place of birth | Auburn South Australia |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Steward |
| Address | Bowden-on-Hill, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Agnes Wylie, Park Street, Bowden-on-Hill, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board A37 Barambah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At POLYGON WOOD Area near HOOGE on the 29th September 1917 No. 5101 Lance Corporal W.B. WYLIE 'A' Company 32nd Battalion A.I.F. displayed great courage and initiative under most trying circumstances whilst acting as a Company Runner. During a serious enemy counter attack he continued to carry messages to Battalion headquarters through an exceptionally heavy barrage of shells and Machine Gun fire. He passed through this eight times and through his determination and bravery important information was got back the enemy attack was driven off. His example inspired all his comrades who saw him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
