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Robert Edward BYERS

Regimental number5348
Place of birthKorumburra, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationGrocer
Address35 Leicester Street, Fitzroy, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, H H Byers, 35 Leicester Street, Fitzroy, Victoria
Enlistment date29 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 4 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 June 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 971 Pte Harry BYERS, 1st Australian Dematological Hospital, died of wounds, 11 April 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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