| Regimental number | 4190 |
| Place of birth | Glenrowan, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Darnum, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr G T Edwards, Darnum, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Chuignes on 2 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst engaged as Stretcher Bearer on the morning of 23rd August, 1918, during the construction of a strong point near ST. MARTINS WOOD (Map reference, Sheet 62D, R.29.b.4.3.). The strong point was subjected to heavy shell and machine gun fire, causing many casualties and L/Corporal EDWARDS repeatedly rescued the wounded under heavy fire and showed great courage throughout. He was undoubtedly instrumental in saving the lives of some of his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
