| Regimental number | 422 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Allandale, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | Benevolent Home, Waratah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 9.75" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Matron Emily Jane Draper, Benevolent Home, Waratah, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action (gas), 29 May 1918. admitted to hospital, 6 February 1918; discharged to duty, 10 April 1918; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 64 days. Wounded in action (second occasion), 16 June 1918 (gassed). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ypiringa', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 5 September 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q221909. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 73 |
| Place of burial | Newcastle Memorial Park, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DRAPER Eben Donovan |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
