| Regimental number | 2044 |
| Place of birth | Oodla Wirra, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cleaner SAR |
| Address | Terowie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.6 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 123 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Jane Kloester, Terowie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2044A |
| 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 on board HT 'Plassy', 5 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 7 December 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KLOESTER Walter Edward |