| Regimental number | 2656 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 1 Roma Road, Walthamstow, London, Essex, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27.2 |
| Height | 5' 6.75" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elinor Gosling, 1 Roma Road, Walthamstow, London, Essex, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Portland on board HT 'Ajana', 17 October 1916; disembarked Adelaide, 5 December 1916; discharged (medically unfit: pleurisy), Adelaide, 7 March 1917. War service: 1 year 128 days (of which 1 year 40 days was abroad) Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 34 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 5 East, Grave 3), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GOSLING Edwin |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
