| Regimental number | 785 |
| Place of birth | Lanmore, Wheathill, Enniskillen, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Gardener |
| Address | Mrs A J Wilson, 119 Brigin Street, St Helens, Lancashire, England |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A J Wilson, 119 Brigin Street, St Helens, Lancashire, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 47 |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 106 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Thomas and Eliza Jane WILSON; Wife: A.J. WILSON, 74 Vincent Street, St Helens, Lancashire, England |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Proceeded to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 4 September 1915. Disembarked Alexandria, 9 January 1916 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 14 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 19 March 1916. Reported missing in action, 29 July 1916; Court of Enquiry, 25 July 1917, confirmed killed in action, 29 July 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILSON Edward |