| Regimental number | 1726 |
| Place of birth | Talbot Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Red Lion, Talbot, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Tyers, Talbot PO, Talbot, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallant conduct and devotion to duty. On the evening of 29th September 1918 at Guillemont Farm Ruins near Bony, when the forward area was continuously swept by machinegun fire this N.C.O. went out from the trench about 100 yards single handed and in full view of the enemy, picked up an American soldier who was unable to walk, owing to a fractured leg, and carried him to safety amidst a hail of machine gun bullets. This act of courage resulted in the saving of the man's life who otherwise would have died from exposure.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
