| Regimental number | 5779 |
| Place of birth | Ranelagh, Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Huonville, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5'8.75" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E M Talbot, Huonville, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 2 yrs. in Volunteers. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Henry and Mary Ann TALBOT |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karagola', 30 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 12 June 1919; discarged (medically unfit), Hobart, 14 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 47 |
| Place of burial | Huonville Cemetery, Tasmania |
| Sources | NAA: , TALBOT David |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
