Family's Patriotism
LOTS DECIDE WHO SHOULD GO. Melbourne, Feb. 10. Early in the war it was decided by the family of Mr W. Dwyer, of Brunswick, that of his four sons one should remain in Australia, and as all of them desired to enlist, four pieces of paper, on one of which was ■ written the words "Stay at Home." were rolled up and put in a hat. Lieutenant H. D. Dwyer drew the "stay at home" slip, and had to remain in Australia, much against his wish, while his three brothers went to the front. Lieutenant A. V. Dwyer, who was carried and had two children, w«s killed in action at Gallipoli. He was 37 years of age. Major A. J. Dwyer. who is 35 years or age, and unmarried, has seen service in thtf Sii'iai Peninsula and is now in France. He war awarded the Distinguished Service Order last January for gallantrv in the field.
Lieutenant J. W. Dwyer was at Gal. lipo'li, and is now in 'France. He was 23 years of age, and was married shortly before he enlisted.
Mr AY. 31. Dwyer, the father of those officers, was formerly a lieutenant in the Victorian forces, and is a prominent members of the Brunswick Recruiting Committee.
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Levin Daily Chronicle, 22 February 1917, Page 4
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