Charles James VYNER

Regimental number421
Date of birth14 September 1888
Place of birthHarrogate, Yorkshire, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGrazier
AddressArmidale, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.9
Height5' 9.5"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinFather, R T Vyner, Armidale, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed in the Cadets.
Enlistment date7 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll7 February 1915
Place of enlistmentHolsworthy, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/17/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 13 June 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Light Horse Regiment
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: 1 Camel Btn
Promotion date: 4 January 1917

Lieutenant


Unit: Imp Camel Corps
Promotion date: 9 May 1917

Flying Officer


Unit: 1st Squadron, Australian Flying Corps
Promotion date: 18 April 1916

FateReturned to Australia 5 March 1919
Discharge date20 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Port Sydney', 5 March 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Sydney, 20 June 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No N75482.
SourcesNAA: B2455, VYNER Charles James