| Regimental number | 1274 |
| Place of birth | Yarraville, Victoria |
| Other Names | Edward John |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Builder |
| Address | Woodville, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Murs Muriel Colegate, Woodville, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 21 August 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Air Mechanic |
| Unit name | 2nd Australian Flying Squadron, 3rd Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/5/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 6 December 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 May 1919 |
