| Regimental number | 2847 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 27Gifford Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35.5 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Margaret Pittard, 70 Cole Street, Williamstown, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in Williamstown Garrison Artillery; 'left of own accord'. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 9th 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 | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius', 9 February 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 3 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 29 June 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Given name entered on Embarkation Roll as Eggan. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PITTARD Edgar |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
