| Regimental number | 136 |
| Place of birth | Bourke New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | East Ballan, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward Lay, East Ballan, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 75 |
| Place of burial | Creswick Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
