| Regimental number | 3678 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kapunda, South Australia |
| School | Petersburgh and Hamley Bridge Public Schools, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | No 12 George Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S J C Balchin, 12 George Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, Albert, France, 5 April 1918; invalided to Birmingham War Hospital; thence to 3rd Auxiliaty Hospital, Dartford; rejoined unit until cessation of hostilities. Discharged, 13 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |