| Regimental number | 6836 |
| Place of birth | Tarcowie, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Tarcowie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Kaehne, Tarcowie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 weeks in the A.I.F. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Booleroo Centre, 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 | Australian Army Veterinary Hospital |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Sardinia', 19 April 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 3 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 27 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KAEHNE Edwin James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
