| Regimental number | 192 |
| Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | McKillop Street, Geelong East, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mrs J J Dwyer, McKillop Street, Geelong East, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Conspicuous courage, resource and devotion to duty 24-26 February 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations of the 24th, 25th and 26th February, this N.C.O. did brilliant and courageous work. On the night of 24th February he was a member of a strong patrol, which was sent out to reconnoitre BAYONET and PORK TRENCHES. The night was very dark, the ground difficult, and strong wire had to be negotiated. CPL. DWYER found a SALLYPORT through the wire, and entered the trench at a point where enemy flares were going up 25 yards each side of him. His courage and resource were of great assistance to his Officers, and he took a conspicuous part in seizing and occupying BAYONET and PORK TRENCHES. When a further advance was made to BAILEY TRENCH, his section was first again to enter hostile trench, and when we were held up by an enemy strong point, extending along the trench to our right boundary, CPL. DWYER led the party which rushed, and carried the strong point. He worked indefatigably until the relief took place on the night of the 26th.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Colac Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
