| Regimental number | 3 |
| Place of birth | Walgett, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | 43 Patrick Street, Junction, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 11.5" |
| Weight | 182 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Florence Garling, 43 Patrick Street, Junction, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 13 years in the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Squadron Quartermaster Sergaent |
| Unit name | Flying Corps |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board P+O SS Morea on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GARLING Septimus William |