| Regimental number | 7006 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Claremont, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Walter R Drabble, Chatswood Terrace, Claremont, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in the Militia; time expired. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Albany, Western Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 7006A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 18 September 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Takada', 18 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 28 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W29298. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DRABBLE Edward John |