| Regimental number | 7546 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Brick maker |
| Address | Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.3 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Ryles, Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in the Compulsory Military Training scheme. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Takada', 18 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 4 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S342. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 85 |
| Place of burial | Cheltenham Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RYLES Walter Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
