| Regimental number | 2731 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Leederville, Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Loco fireman |
| Address | Jarrahdale, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Sladden, Mundijong, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in the 86th and 87 Battalion, Citizen Military Forces. Previously rejected for enlistment on account of chest measurement. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Jarrahdale, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 51st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/68/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Osterley', 31 January 1918; discharged (medically unfit: bronchitis), Perth, 22 April 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W5945. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 60 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery and Crematorium, Perth, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SLADDEN Ernest Roy |