| Regimental number | 1817 |
| Place of birth | Bordertown, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Rope worker |
| Address | Farm Cove View, Chernside Street, Queensville Estate, West Footscray, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Bedson, Farm Cove View, Chernside Street, Queensville Estate, West Footscray, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 26 May 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 5 June 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 May 1919 |
