| Regimental number | 4304 |
| Place of birth | Darlington New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Brass moulder |
| Address | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Caal, 51 Rose Street, Darlington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 33rd Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 8 March 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 21 June 1917 |