| Regimental number | 6321 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Brunswick, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bon View, Glen Iris, Vic, |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33.7 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Emily J Dyer, Bon View, Glen Iris, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Accidentally injured (incised wound, right eye), France, 17 January 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Gaika', 8 November 1918; discharged (medically unfit: neurasthenia) Melbourne, 19 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No V5222. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 84 |
| Place of burial | Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DYER Edward Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
