| Regimental number | 5012 |
| Place of birth | Cobden, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Phillip Island, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Father, Chas James Edsall, Phillip Island, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 1 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 3 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 May 1919 |
| Date of death | 22 September 1958 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |
