| Regimental number | 1047 |
| Place of birth | St Leonards, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | c/o George Henry Hortin, Gladstone, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, George Henry Hortin, Gladstone, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3972 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details | Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Suevic', 28 April 1915; discharged (medically unfit), Hobart, 2 July 1915. |
| Miscellaneous details | See 3972 Edely Cyril HORTIN for second period of service. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HORTIN Edley Cyril |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
