| Regimental number | 908 |
| Place of birth | Colac Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | Fernlea, Chilwell, Geelong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mrs A Read, Fernlea, Chilwell, Geelong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 20 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Battery 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A9 Shropshire on 20 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 October 1915 |