| Regimental number | 29 |
| Place of birth | Mount Gambier South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Nelson near Casterton |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Jane Francis, c/o R A Francis, Nelson near Casterton |
| Enlistment date | 24 March 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 4 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, Transport Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |