| Regimental number | 2385 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Warehouseman's assistant |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26.4 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 117 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr James Aitken, Dorset Street, Ashgrove, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 49th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/66/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 12 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 13 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q200033. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 88 |
| Place of burial | Albany Creek Memorial Park, Bridgeman Downs, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AITKEN Thomas Edgar |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
