| Regimental number | 74 |
| Place of birth | Nagambie, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Ruffy PO, Ruffy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 45.7 |
| Height | 5' 6.75" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Myles Hobart, Ruffy PO, Ruffy, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Australian Remount Unit 1, Squadron 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 28/2/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Remount Unit |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Edward John |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devon', 13 October 1918; discharged ('other reasons'), Melbourne, 7 December 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 60 |
| Place of burial | Longwood Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HOBART Edward John Valentine |