| Regimental number | 2049 |
| Place of birth | Princess Hill, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | State school teacher |
| Address | Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 11.25" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward Alday, 71 Shoobra Road, Elsternwick, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Admitted to No 1 General Hospital, Heliopolis, 3 October 1915 (enteric fever); placed on Dangerously Ill List, 3 October 1915; transferred to Convalescent Camp, Port Said, 27 November 1915. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Wandilla', 13 December 1915; disembarked, 14 January 1916. Returned to duty, Melbourne, 24 November 1916. Discharged Melbourne (medically unfit: debility), 29 December 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 68 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ALDAY Harley |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
