Leon Edgar GYLER

Regimental number6627
Date of birth22 March 1900
Place of birthTaree, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressWoodbine, Auburn Road, Bankstown, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.4
Height5' 5.5"
Weight134 lbs
Next of kinFather, Mr J Gyler, Woodbine, Auburn Road, Bankstown, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date21 March 1916
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/21/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 30 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 January 1919
Discharge date2 April 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 17 September 1918 (gun shot wound, chest: penetrating: severe).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karmala', 2 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 20 April 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No N466619.
Date of death2 May 1981
Age at death81
Place of burialKendall General Cemetery, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B884, GYLER Leon Edgar