| Regimental number | 10957 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | 178 Bathurst Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Gates, 178 Bathurst Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 15 October 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 16 October 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 6, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 August 1916 |