
| Regimental number | 1128 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kadina, South Australia |
| Other Names | Ernest |
| School | Kadina Public School, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | ... |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Birtles, Kadina, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in the neck, 6 August 1916; invalided to King George Hospital, London, and No. 2 Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Southall, England. Arrived back in Australia, 18 May 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |