Edward Joseph Daly (SN 4770) was born in Ballarat and was a secretary when he enlisted in the Ballarat on 14 July 1915 at the age of 24. He embarked from Melbourne aboard the Wiltshire on 7 March 1916. He reached France in July 1917 to serve with the 8th Infantry Battalion. In May 1917 he was transferred to the Pay Corps where he attained the rank of sergeant. He served with such distinction in this role that he was awarded a Meritorious Service Medal 'For consistently good work and devotion to duty from 25th February to 16th September, 1918, as Pay Sergeant. Irrespective of the tactical position of the Battalion, Sergeant DALY has, in addition to his ordinary duties, been a very valuable asset to the men of the Battalion advising and assisting them in all business and financial matters and sparing himself in no way whatsoever in order to be of any use or assistance in his capacity to the welfare of the Battalion. When out of the line he is indefatigable in organising sports and assisting in the carrying out of same as well as all classes of recreational training. His work in this capacity alone has made him a very valuable asset to the Battalion.' After the war he returned home on the Kildonian Castle reaching Melbourne on May 7th 1919. He was discharged on June 21st.