| Regimental number | 4790 |
| Place of birth | Perth Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Powlett River PO, Wonthaggi, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Horatio Mary Sherwood, Powlett River PO, Wonthaggi, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 8 February 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 2 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 4 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 July 1918 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Edward Robert |
