| Regimental number | 7978 |
| Place of birth | Scottsdale, Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Scottsdale, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, W J Edwards, View Point, Scottsdale, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 27th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2479 Pte Roy Edward EDWARDS, 26th Bn, returned to Australia, 13 April 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |