| Regimental number | 9141 |
| Place of birth | Durham Ox, Victoria |
| Place of birth | Pyramid Hill, Western Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Winda Vale, via Deniliquin, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 174 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Samuel Esler, Winda Vale, via Deniliquin, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | 2nd Divisional Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/90/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A39 Port Macquarie on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Samuel and Jessie Mary ESLER |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Osterley', 7 February 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 13 April 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 25 May 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 49 |
| Place of burial | Hillston Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ESLER Frederick |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
