| Regimental number | 2346 |
| Place of birth | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Motorman |
| Address | Cumberland Avenue, Clarence Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 11.5" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Lilian Pardey, Cumberland Avenue, Clarence Park, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the 17th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A59 Botanist on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orari', 15 May 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 26 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 11 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 45 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PARDEY Ernest Lescombe |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
