| Regimental number | 3916 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Guernsey, Channel Islands |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | The Vale PO, Guernsey, Channel Islands, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.6 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emma H Veal, The Vale PO, Guernsey, Channel Islands, England |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected on account of chest measurement) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orontesd', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 22 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q54954. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 69 |
| Place of burial | Mount Bassett Cemetery, Mackay, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, VEAL Edgar Thomas |