| Regimental number | 7580 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 320 Oxford Street, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 3" |
| Weight | 117 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Taverner, 320 Oxford Street, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for being under size) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 5, Battery 15 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action (mustard gas), Belgium, 17 October 1917 Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 27 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 4 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No 60165 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FRANCE Edward James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
