| Regimental number | 2246 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Rochester, Hants, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26.1 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elisa Jane Gwynne, London Road, Waterlooville, Hants, England |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years 10 months in the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | Australian Reserve Park 1, Company 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: ART Div 5 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst his battery position was being shelled, he went into a pit which had been hit and set on fire, and extinguished it, thereby preventing an explosion. By his promptness and courage he set a very fine example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' no 76 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Appointed 2nd Lieutenant, 1 April 1916. Wounded in action, 1 August 1917 (gun shot wound, left ankle: slight). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Euripides', 30 January 1918; appointment terminated (discharged), 1 July 1918. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N140023. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 79 |
| Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, North Ryde, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GWYNNE Edward William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
