Regimental number | 5008 |
Place of birth | Jika Jika, Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Driver |
Address | 88 Park Street, West Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ellen May Dyer, 88 Park Street, West Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Immediate award) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At VILLE-SUR-ANCRE near ALBERT on the night of 14th/15th June, 1918, this N.C.O. was a member of a raiding party consisting of 1 Officer and 48 other ranks. DYER as No. 1 of a Lewis Gun ream took up a position with his gun and by well directed covering fire inflicted casualties on the retreating enemy, and later prevented enemy reinforcements from coming up. Although wounded he engaged an enemy Machine Gun which was very active against the raiders and successfully neutralised its fire. On returning to our lines he was again wounded. He displayed great courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Date of death |