| Regimental number | 6720 |
| Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, George A Edwards, National Mutual Buildings, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 2.5 years Cadets |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 8th Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Bessie Alice EDWARDS. Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance. |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Benalla', 25 August 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 24 October 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Hobart, 24 January 1918 Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 49 |
| Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, EDWARDS George James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
