| Regimental number | 6922 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carpenter's improver |
| Address | Lobethal, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 143 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E A Habich, Lobethal, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 12 months in the Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Frankfurt', 1 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 10 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 62 |
| Place of burial | Enfield Memorial Park, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HABICH Edwin Oscar |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
