| Regimental number | 1875 |
| Place of birth | North Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 23 Canada Lane, Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Brother, George Gathercole, 92 Drummond Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 8 January 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 6 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 14 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 13 March 1918 |
| Date of death | 21 July 1943 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |