| Regimental number | 30529 |
| Place of birth | North Carlton, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 21 Chetwynd Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.1 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, F G Dalcam, 21 Chetwynd Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in 31st Battery, Australian Field Artillery, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 14, Reinforcement 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/41/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Devonport on board Ht 'Armagh', 5 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 18 May 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | First given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Lester. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DALCAM Lester James Collas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
