| Regimental number | 3995 |
| Place of birth | Londonderry, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | 54 Alma Street, Darlington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 149 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M Edwards, 54 Alma Street, Darlington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 12 years in the Royal Engineers. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Sydney', 24 June 1916; discharged (medically unfit: valvular disorder of the heart), Sydney, 5 September 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 54 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis (Sec. R.C. 9, 6995), Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, EDWARDS John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
