| Regimental number | 1897 |
| Place of birth | Thursday Island, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Dairyman |
| Address | Moyola via Cairns, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26.6 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Meedee Jean Victor Claes, Moyola via Cairns, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served in the Garrison Artillery, Townsville. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, 14 November 1916 (gun shot wound, knee). Admitted to 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, Bulford, 23 February 1917; discharged, 10 May 1917; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 78 days. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Tresos Montes', 8 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 19 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q224093. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 85 |
| Place of burial | Bowen General Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CLAES Victor Paul Edmond |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
