| Regimental number | 885 |
| Place of birth | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Somerton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Aunt, Mrs Ethel Samwell, Somerton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Euripides', 30 January 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 21 March 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 26 August 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death not attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 39 |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FRANKLIN John |