| Regimental number | 1709 |
| Other Names | Pierce Ignations |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Gaylong Vale, Beambri, Walgett, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Dwyer, Gaylong Vale, Beambri, Walgett, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 17 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 5 May 1916 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1708 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 17 July 1919 |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 1707 Pte William Augustus DWYER, 12th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 26 December 1918; 1709 Pte Vincent Alphonsus DWYER, 12th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 8 April 1919. |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |