| Regimental number | 2293 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Second Street, Pelaw Main, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emily Broadbent, Second Street, Pelaw Main, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in the 14th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ajana', 19 August 1919; disembarked Sydney, 9 October 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 24 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BROADBENT Ernest James |