| Regimental number | 794 |
| Place of birth | Leichhardt New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Brass finisher |
| Address | 59 Fowler Street, Camperdown, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, J J Gavin, 59 Fowler Street, Camperdown, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 6th AGA |
| Enlistment date | 16 August 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Heavy Artillery Group 36, Reinforcement 9 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/49/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 25 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Heavy Artillery Group |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 July 1919 |