| Regimental number | 3814 |
| Place of birth | Terowie, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Millicent, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.2 |
| Height | 5' 2.25" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J B Mitchell, Millicent, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the South Australian Infantry Regiment Volunteers (A Company at Millicent). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Sopudan', 12 May 1919; discharged (Termination of Period of Enlistment), Adelaide, 19 August 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 68 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MITCHELL Edgar Joseph |