| Regimental number | 668 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | Town Hall, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Goodsir, Town Hall, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 44th Howitzer Batt |
| Enlistment date | 19 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 9 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |