| Regimental number | 6985 |
| Place of birth | Collingwood Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Ironmonger |
| Address | 222 Johnstone Street, Collingwood, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr H Fossett, 222 Johnstone Street, Collingwood, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 25 September 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 23 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 25 January 1919 |