| Regimental number | 8794 |
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 30 Nairn Street, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Coad, 30 Nairn Street, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Geelong, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 2nd Divisional Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/90/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A39 Port Macquarie on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ypiringa', 15 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 5 July 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 27 September 1919. |
| Miscellaneous details | Second given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Allan. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COAD Edgar Albert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
