| Regimental number | 551 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| School | George Street State School |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Boot operator |
| Address | 4 Rae Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Edgar, 4 Rae Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the Citizen Forces |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | "He won a prize for shooting at Williamstown." Details from Mother. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 19.11 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 19 |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 46 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James Wilkin and Rose EDGAR, 139 Station Street, Carlton, Victoria. Native of Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
