| Regimental number | 3646 |
| Place of birth | Lilydale, Victoria |
| Other Names | Walter Edgar |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Main Street, Lilydale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 9.25" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Samuel Wilson, Main Street, Lilydale, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for enlistment on account of back) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Exeter', 15 January 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 2 March 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 27 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILSON Edgar Walter |