| Regimental number | 1615 |
| Place of birth | Forestville, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Horse-driver |
| Address | Carlisle Street, Westbourne Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.11 |
| Height | 5' 3.5" |
| Weight | 129 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emma Wakefield, Carlisle Street, Westbourne Park, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 18 months in the Senior Cadets; resigned. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Dongala', 26 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 15 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 70 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WAKEFIELD Edmund |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
