'Operations Messines ? 7th to 12th June 1917 and Operations opposite Warneton 14th to 19th June 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the Messines Offensive, Corporal Tyler was in command of the Company Signallers. He handled his men with great skill and judgment, and succeeded in keeping communication under most trying circumstances. During the operations in front of La Basse Ville, this non commissioned officer worked with untiring energy and great bravery. His work was of the greatest value to his Battalion Headquarters and to his Company Commander.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

Regimental number	6/3188
Address	c/o McGrath, Bridge Street, Nelson
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs M Tyler, Martinborough
Rank on embarkation	Private
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Medals	Mentioned in Despatches 'Operations Messines ? 7th to 12th June 1917 and Operations opposite Warneton 14th to 19th June 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the Messines Offensive, Corporal Tyler was in command of the Company Signallers. He handled his men with great skill and judgment, and succeeded in keeping communication under most trying circumstances. During the operations in front of La Basse Ville, this non commissioned officer worked with untiring energy and great bravery. His work was of the greatest value to his Battalion Headquarters and to his Company Commander.' Source: London Gazette Date: 28 December 1917
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Seventh