| Regimental number | 6269 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Muswellbrook, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Address | Burwood Road, Concord, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 112 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, A. R Lea, Florence, Burwood Road, Concord, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Dubbo, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 16 September 1917(shell wound, right arm). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kanowna', 16 March 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 24 November 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N108113. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LEA Edward Arthur |