| Regimental number | 2973 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Englewood, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Coolah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 3.5" |
| Weight | 124 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Edmond Stanley, Coolah, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 6 months in the 41st Infantry, Citizen Military Forces, Moree. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 57th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/74/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Tried by Field General Court Martial, 29 November 1917. Found Guilty of (1)absenting himself without leave; (2) escaping when under escort. Sentenced to 2 years' imprisonment with hard labour. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 22 August 1919; disembarked Sydney, 13 October 1919; discharged (Services No Longer Required), 13 October 1919. Forfeited all rights to war medals 'owing to the unsatisfactory nature of your service'. Also served in World War II: Service No N77523. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, STANLEY Edmond John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
