| Regimental number | 5193 |
| Place of birth | Tamworth, New South Wales |
| School | Tamworth District School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Dental mechanic |
| Address | Carthage Street, Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 6' 1.25" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, W J Vial, Cathage Street, Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in the Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Armidale, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 23 |
| Place of burial | Bulls Road Cemetery (Plot I, Row A, Grave No. 14), Flers |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 38 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William John and Janet VIAL, Carthage Street, Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, VIAL Eric |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
