| Regimental number | 1120 |
| True Name | DYER, Edwin James |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 57 Market Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 155 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Alice Mary Joy, 161 King Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola', 30 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 27 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 75 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILSON Albert |
