| Regimental number | 1097 |
| Place of birth | Albury, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Address | 106 Jersey Road, Paddington, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs P T Gye, 28 Lee Street, Flemington, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Unit name | 7th Light Horse Regiment, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/12/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A51 Chilka on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2650 Pte Sydney Charles GYE, 58th Bn, killed in action, 15 July 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Pakeha', 6 October 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 24 November 1919, for onward travel by rail to Sydney; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 15 February 1920. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Box Hill Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GYE Walter James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
