| Regimental number | 1926 |
| Place of birth | Lithgow, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Marshall Street, Cue, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26.8 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs T Cheson, Marshall Street, Cue, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Mudros, Western Front Wounded in action, 29 July 1916 (gun shot wound, back, left knee). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Lyttleton', 19 October 1917; discharged (wounded), Perth, 19 December 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, EDWARDS Henry Joseph |
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