| Regimental number | 2801 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Carrieton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.9 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 139 lbs |
| Next of kin | Friend, John Cahill, Eurelia, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 5.5 months in the 'AIF Mitcham'; discharged (medically unfit), 15 July 1916. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 12 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 16 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S212920. |
| Place of burial | Derrick Gardens, Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DOWD Edward Clarence |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
