| Regimental number | 6478 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Student |
| Address | Beverungum Connemara Street, Bexley, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, J.J. Bales, 176 South Esk Road, Forest Gate London E, England |
| Enlistment date | 4 March 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 4 March 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 November 1918 |
| Date of death | 12 March 1968 |
| Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium |
