| Regimental number | 5551 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Leather dresser |
| Address | 3 Agnes Street, Yarraville, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, David Bedson, 3 Agnes Street, Yarraville, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 6 May 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 1 August 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 25 September 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 June 1919 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3404 Pte Ernest David BEDSON, 3rd Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 2 January 1919. |
