Benjamin Dodson Wiley

(Confirmed)

Born: 29 November, 1899

Died: 30 April, 1958

Biographical Summary:

On board SS Wymeera heading for Europe at the time of the Armistice.  The ship was recalled and returned to Australia in December 1918. On board the ship for 67 days without being allowed to land while in port because of inluenza epidemic.

Connection to Mosman not found.  [JSB]

 

Service Number: 66803

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private

Birth Records:

• 29 November, 1899 in Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Death Records:

• 30 April, 1958 in Curl Curl

Relationships:

• father - Benjamin Wiley
• mother - Martha Dodson
• wife - Marguerite Mary Fletcher

Main Sources:

• WILEY Benjamin Dodson Service Number 66803 Place of Birth Brisbane QLD Place of Enlistment Sydney NSW Next of Kin Mother WILEY Martha (NAA File)
• WYREEMA TROOPS LANDED RECORD STAY ON TRANSPORT (Newspaper Article)

Commemorations:

• WILEY B. D. on the North Face of the
• WILEY B. on the Mosman Football Club Rugby Union Roll of Honour