| Regimental number | 2715 |
| Place of birth | Lancefield, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Bushman |
| Address | Neerim Junction, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S Carroll, c/o Construction Works, Neerim Junction, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Admitted to Anzac Advanced Base, Mudros, 18 November 1915; joined 7th Bn, Sarpia Camp, Lemnos, 20 November 1915. Disembarked Alexandria, 7 January 1916 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Found guilty, Tel el Kebir, 8 January 1916, of insubordination: awarded 3 days' Field Punishment No 2. Found guilty, Tel el Kebir, 8 January 1916, of conduct to the prejudice of good order in giving a false answer to an NCO: awarded 4 days' Field Punishment No 2. Admitted to 2nd Field Ambulance, 14 February 1916; transferred to 1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station, Serapeum, 14 February 1916; to 1st Australian Stationary Hospital, Ismailia, 14 February 1916; to 1st Auxiliary Hospital, 17 February 1916 (injury to knee); to Convalescent Depot, Helouan, 29 February 1916l to 3rd Australian General Hospital, Cairo, 23 March 1916 (synovitis, knee); to 1st Auxiliary Hospital, 31 March 1916 (displaced cartiege). Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Itonus' for operation, 10 June 1916; disembarked Melbourne, 18 July 1916; discharged, Melbourne, 26 October 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CARROLL Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
