| Regimental number | 2070 |
| Place of birth | Norwick England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Bringelly, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Edward Gostling, 17 Ashgrove, Norwich, England |
| Enlistment date | 23 March 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 16 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 24 August 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 25 January 1919 |
