| Regimental number | 2284 |
| Place of birth | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Port Victoria, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Edson, Port Victoria, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4467 Pte Arthur Leslie EDSON, 10th Bn, killed in action, 4 July 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
