| Regimental number | 57552 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Westbury, Tasmania |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Cressy, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr Percy Boon, Cressy, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in Cadets; 3 months in Citizen Forces |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Unit name | 3rd General Service Reinforcements (Egypt) (Tasmania) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orari', 16 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 30 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Hobart, 12 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BOON Edwin George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
