| Regimental number | 1963 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Telowie, South Australia |
| School | Crystal Brook Public School, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Jane Palmer, Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 593 Pte William John PALMER, 32nd Bn, killed in action, Armentieres, 20 July 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Swakopmund', 15 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 14 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 62 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PALMER Leonard |