| Regimental number | 691 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o Mrs Phillips 378 Napier Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.2 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Tom Lane, Karoonda, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 52nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Kasrachi', 24 August 1918; disembarked, Melborne, 24 October 1918, for onward overland travel to Adelaide; appointment terminated (discharged), Adelaide, 17 March 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WILSON Lester |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
