| Regimental number | 10753 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Linesman |
| Address | 30 Rundle Street, Kent Town, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Balchin, 30 Rundle Street, Kent Town, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 1 September 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 6, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 July 1919 |