| Regimental number | 329 |
| Place of birth | Alstonville New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Dunoon, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Patrick Gaffney, Dunoon, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 23 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 24 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 May 1918 |