Born at Chievley, Berkshire, England, CoE. Enlisted at Perth 10 April 1916 age 26, traveller. Nok father, Thomas Wheeler 10 Whitchurch Hill England. Edwin’s address on enlistment was Sangate, Leake St, Cottesloe Beach. Embarked at Fremantle 10 October 1916 per A23 Suffolk. Killed in action in France 21 March 1918. Buried Outtersteene Communal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul, France. Service medals: BWM and VM.