| Regimental number | 4800 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Parrakie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.7 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 143 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Hempel, Parrakie, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda 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 from Liverpool on board HT 'Argylshire', 1 August 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 18 September 1919; discharged, Adelaide, 18 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | True age at enlistment: 14 years 8 months |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HEMPEL Edward Charles |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
