| Regimental number | 553 |
| Place of birth | Colac, Victoria |
| Other Names | Michael James |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | 16 Dodd Street, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M Baldwin, 36 North Road, Brighton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 21 December 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 21 December 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A16 Star of Victoria on 25 February 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 October 1915 |
