| Regimental number | 6143 |
| Place of birth | Braidwood, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 47 Renwick Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Margaret Leslie, 47 Renwick Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 6524 Pte Herbert HYLAND, 1st Bn, returned to Australia, 27 July 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Benalla', 25 August 1917; discharged (medically unfit: shell shock), Sydney, 11 February 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis (Sec. R.C. 10, 1694), Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HYLAND Patrick |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
