| Regimental number | 13423 |
| Place of birth | Wales, England |
| Religion | No religion |
| Occupation | Tram conductor |
| Address | St Peters, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M Rees, St Minver, Cornwall, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | March 1916 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/99/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Ambulance |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal '(East of Ypres) Conspicuous courage and devotion to duty while in charge of bearer squad.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ormonde', 16 June 1919; disembarked Perth, 24 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 13 September 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 40 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 6 West, Grave No. 17), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, REES David Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
