James BYERS

Regimental number2335
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address14 Little Walker Street, North Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinFather, Robert Byers, 14 Little Walker Street, North Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date26 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 14 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Conspicuous Gallantryu and devotion to duty near Bullecourt, 4-5 May 1917.
Recommendation date: 14 May 1917

FateReturned to Australia 1 November 1917
Miscellaneous information from
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Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

Date of death13 July 1941