| Regimental number | 3250 |
| Place of birth | Rye Park, New South Wales |
| School | Public School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | Carlyle River, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Father, Jno T Silk, Carlyle River via Colac, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3250A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 60th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Died of measles and pneumonia. RoHC lists service number as #41053, Depot Battalion, Goulburn. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Edward John |
| Age at death | 28.8 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
