| Regimental number | 7830 |
| Place of birth | Southampton England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Electrical mechanic |
| Address | 28 Morris Street, Polygon, Southampton, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Ben Edis, 28 Morris Street, Polygon, Southampton, England |
| Enlistment date | 19 September 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 5, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 18 November 1915 |