TYLER, Francis Wesley
| Service Number: | 9 |
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| Enlisted: | 2 February 1916, Enoggera, Queensland |
| Last Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Last Unit: | 11th Machine Gun Company |
| Born: | Brisbane, Queensland, 1 September 1892 |
| Home Town: | Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Book-keeper |
| Died: | Accidental (broken neck), Southport, Queensland, 19 April 1924, aged 31 years |
| Cemetery: |
Balmoral Cemetery, Qld |
| Memorials: | Brisbane Albert Street Uniting Church Honour Roll, Wynnum & Manly Sailing Club Roll of Honour |
World War 1 Service
| 2 Feb 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, 9, Enoggera, Queensland | |
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| 5 Jun 1916: | Involvement Lance Corporal, 9, 11th Machine Gun Company, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '21' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Borda embarkation_ship_number: A30 public_note: '' | |
| 5 Jun 1916: | Embarked Lance Corporal, 9, 11th Machine Gun Company, HMAT Borda, Sydney | |
| 11 Feb 1919: | Honoured Military Medal, London Gazette |
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"FATAL DIVE.
Frank Wesley Tyler, a resident of Bulimba, was killed on Saturday night owing to diving into shallow water. It is understood that he had been ashore and was returning to his motor boat which was moored in the Nerang Creek. He dived into the water, presumably with the intention of swimming to the boat, but, the water was very shallow, and he struck the bank with considerable force, dislocating his neck. The deceased who was accompanied on the motor-boat by his brother was 32 years of age and was unmarried. He was employed by Winchcombe, Carson Ltd. as accountant." - from the Mackay Daily Mercury 26 Apr 1924 (nla.gov.au)
"OBITUARY.
The late Mr. Francis Wesley Tyler, whose death took place under very tragic circumstances whilst swimming at Southport on Easter Saturday, was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tyler, Harleston, Bulimba. Born and reared on the Brisbane River, he developed a great love for the water, and soon became a devoted follower of yachting. For many years he had been prominent in yachting circles, and at the time of his death was a member of the Brisbane 18-Footers' Club, Hamilton Skiff Club, and the Brisbane Restricted Yacht Club. He was also a keen follower of Rugby League Football, having played B Senior for Bulimba in the years 1921-22, and was secretary of this club for the same term. He served the Empire in the Great War, his record being 3½ years' service in France, and for bravery on the field he was awarded the Military Medal. His business career commenced with the firm Winchcombe Carson, Ltd., twelve years ago. On his return from the war the firm re-employed him, and he received substantial promotion. Three years ago he was appointed accountant to the Brisbane branch of the firm, which position he held up till the time of his death. He was 31 years of age, unmarried, and lived with his parents in the home of his child- hood, whence his remains were taken on Easter Monday and laid to rest in the Bulimba Cemetery. A large and representative gathering of friends, neighbours, and citizens assembled both at the home and the graveside, where impressive services were conducted by the Rev. W. L. Slater." - from the Brisbane Courier 26 Apr 1924 (nla.gov.au)
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