| Regimental number | 5370 |
| Place of birth | Randwick New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Belt mender |
| Address | Chiltern, Young Street, Randwick, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J. Gainsford, Chiltern, Young Street, Randwick, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 10 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 14 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 July 1916 |