| Regimental number | 1269 |
| Place of birth | Moonta, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Ardrossan, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.10 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Tilly, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 12 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 23 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 76 |
| Place of burial | Kadina Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TILLY Edward William |