| Regimental number | 206 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | 73 St George's Road, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mrs Cardwell, 73 St. George's Road, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Enlisted 17 August 1914; wounded at Cape Helles 8 May 1915; mortally wounded at Gallipoli 8 August 1915. |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 23 |
| Place of burial | Beach Cemetery (Plot II, Row G, Grave No. 11), Anzac, Gallipoli |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 43 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2792 Lance Corporal Percy Eric CARDWELL, 6th Bn, killed in action, 4 October 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |