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Leonard Edward TYERS

Regimental number5508
Date of birth14 March 1899
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationTinsmith
AddressVictoria Street, West End, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 3.5"
Weight100 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs L E Tyers, Victoria Street, West End, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date8 January 1916
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Hawkes Bay on 20 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 1 August 1919
Discharge date16 November 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Argyllshire', 1 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 16 November 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q155263.
SourcesNAA: B2455, TYERS Leonard Edward

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