| Regimental number | 62353 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Clements Gap, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Clement's Gap via Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.10 |
| Height | 5' 7.75" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Syms, Clement's Gap via Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Port Broughton, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th South Australian Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Staging Camp |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: England, France (post-Armistice) Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 22 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 21 October 1919. Medal: British Wart Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 49 |
| Place of burial | Cheltenham Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SYMS Oliver Alfred |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
