| Regimental number | 2862 |
| Place of birth | Cape Town South Africa |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Mullett Creek, Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Franck, Port Nollothi, Namagvaland, Cape Colony, South Africa |
| Enlistment date | 13 June 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/16/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on 21 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 14 January 1919 |