| Regimental number | 288 |
| Place of birth | Perth Western Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Wireless operator |
| Address | Peace Street, Glen Iris, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles Fortescue, Peace Street, Glen Iris, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 47th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 28 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, No 1 Squadron, C Flight |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/4/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 16 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 July 1916 |