Historical information

"Leslie Pyers" MM No 2134 38th Bn AIF. Refer Cat No 3993P for his service details.
"George Pyers" No 2188 enlisted on 25.4.1916 age 18 years in the 3rd Reinforcements to the 38th Bn AIF, embarked for England 17.11.1916, embark for France 20.12.1916, hospital 22.4.1917, rejoin unit 55.5.1917, WIA Gas shell 8.6.1917, rejoin unit 28.8.1917, WIA 2nd occasion 29.11.1917 GSW to left arm and Right leg, he does not return to France, hospital 9.11.1918 with Influenza, RTA 12.12.1918, discharged from the AIF 11.3 1919.

Physical description

.1) Photo, B & W of Leslie Pyers standing with his brother George seated with a dog on his lap, both in uniform, no headwear.
.2) Photo, B & W portrait of Leslie Pyers showing his “Military Medal” ribbon on uniform.