Edward James CLAY

Regimental number3087
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationBelt and shaft attendant
AddressWest Guildford, Western Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation42
Next of kinWife, Mrs E M Clay, Kathleen Street, West Guildford, Western Australia
Enlistment date3 July 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 7
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 9 November 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll3087A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 December 1918
Date of death25 May 1925
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery