| Regimental number | 744 |
| Place of birth | St Arnaud, Victoria |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Shearer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29.8 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Samuel Joseph Edelsten, Roseberry via Murtoa, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Dalby, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 33 |
| Place of burial | Puchevillers British Cemetery (Plot III, Row F, Grave No. 27), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 75 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Mr S.J. and the late Amelia EDELSTEN, Yaapeet, Victoria |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on the 25th April, 1915, near Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles). After the landing he passed frequently from the supports to the firing line under a very heavy fire to keep the communications open. Later on he showed great bravery on three occasions in carrying wounded men to a place of safety.'
Source: 'London Gazette' No. 8850 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, EDELSTEN Henry |
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