| Regimental number | 7783 |
| Place of birth | Busselton, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bootmaker |
| Address | North Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Helena Mayes, 174 Lincoln Street, North Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 26th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/6 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: England Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Osterley', 31 January 1918 (defective eyesight); disembarked, 6 April 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 22 April 1918. Medal: British War Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MAYES Edward John |