| Regimental number | 4777 |
| Place of birth | Durham, England |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 17 Robert Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 157 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Foster, South Shields, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Somali', 10 December 1918; disembarked Adelaide, 1 February 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 21 March 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 56 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 1B, Grave No. 12 West), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |