| Regimental number | 2526 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Adaminaby, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Address | Crookwell, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32.8 |
| Height | 5' 7.75" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Eccleston, Goulburn Street, Crookwell, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for enlistment on account of eyesight) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 45th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/62/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 7 June 1917 (gun shot wound, chest wall and abdomen). Commenced return to Australia on board HT '', 26 September 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 27 December 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N104174. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Woden Cemetery, Australian Capital Territory |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ECCLESTON George Edmond |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
