| Regimental number | 928 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Jeweller |
| Address | Henry Street, Preston, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 7.375" |
| Weight | 143 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs W J Abbey, Henry Street, Preston, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A56 Palermo on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Taken on strength, 8th Light Horse Regiment, Gallipoli, 5 August 1915. Wounded in action (gun shot wound, right leg); admitted to HS 'Dongala', 9 August 1915; transferred to Alexandria, and admitted to General Hospital, 15 August 1915; discharged for return to Australia, 29 August 1915. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Ulysses', 3 September 1915; arrived Melbourne, 30 September 1915; discharged (wounded: gun shot wound, left thigh, lower right leg, calf), Melbourne, 1 March 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death not attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 51 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ABBEY Victor Wesley |