| Regimental number | 907 |
| Place of birth | Minto, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bonville, North Coast, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 11.5" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, M Hales, Bonville, North Coast, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Machine Gun Battalion Details |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Chemnitz', 7 July 1919; disembarked Sydney, 8 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 7 November 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cremated: St Thomas Cemetery (Wall A Niche 175), Enfield, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HALES Edward William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
