| Regimental number | R1705 |
| Other Names | Edward Farman |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fisherman |
| Address | Port Albert, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Mr G Avery, Port Albert, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 25 November 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 7 March 1916 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1705 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 October 1916 |
