| Regimental number | 1683 |
| Place of birth | Colton, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Port Augusta, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 163 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Catherine Boylan, Colton, West Coast, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Armagh', 5 April 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 16 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 8 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BOYLAN Edward |