| Regimental number | 15998 |
| Place of birth | Leichhardt New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, William George Gailey, 165 George Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 39th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 18 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Australian Wireless Squadron 1, Reinforcement 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/16/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Mooltan on 22 August 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Aus Wireless Sqd |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 January 1918 |
