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John Alfred TYLER

Regimental number3267
Place of birthParramatta New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressGoad Street, Mary's Hill, Parramatta, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, G Tyler, Goad Street, Mary's Hill, Parramatta, New South Wales
Enlistment date6 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/36/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 20 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'In an operation against the enemy position at MERRIS on night 9th/10th July, 1918. After the advance Corporal Tyler led five men in a bayonet charge against the enemy who were counter attacking. He broke up the attack, inflicting many casualties with bayonet and bomb. He set a splendid example to his men at a very critical time.'

FateReturned to Australia 31 March 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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