| Regimental number | 283 |
| Place of birth | Aldgate, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Horse driver |
| Address | Osborne Street, Hindmarsh, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24.4 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 153 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Annie Giles, Osborne Street, Hindmarsh, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, Transport Section |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A13 Katuna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board Ht 'Kildonian Castle', 21 March 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 7 May 1919; discharged, Adelaide, 29 June 1919. War service: 3 years 320 days (of which 3 years 178 days were abroad) Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 83 |
| Place of burial | Karoonda Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GILES John David |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
