When Edward registered for the draft for World War I, he was living at Route #2 in Monroeville, Indiana. He was a farmer in Jefferson Township. He was married with one child. He was described as of medium height and stout build with brown eyes and black hair.
When Edward registered for the draft for World War II, he was living at R. R. #1, Monroeville, Indiana. He was working for the Indiana State Highway Department in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His next of kin was his wife Lucy.