| Regimental number | 6918 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.9 |
| Height | 5' 6.75" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, C Dreyer, Orroroo, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 8th Infantry Brigade, 8th Field Ambulance Sections B and C |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Field Ambulance |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 6991 Pte Alfred Frederick DREYER, 10th Bn, returned to Australia, 16 March 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marathon', 19 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 29 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 93 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DREYER Edmund Louis |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
