| Regimental number | 4700 |
| Place of birth | Wollongong, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Linda Street, Wollongong, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 122 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M E Edwards, Flinders Street, Wollongong, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Henry (d. 22 February 1912, aged 80; bu. Wollongong General Cemetery) and Rhoda (d. 7 August 1929, aged 93; bu. Wollongong General Cemetery) EDWARDS |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia, 23 March 1919; arrived Melbourne, 16 May 1919, disembarked Sydney; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 3 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Wollongong General Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, EDWARDS Walter Ellis |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
