| Regimental number | 4 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Jordan Street, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 114 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, R Balfour, Jordan Street, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit name | Head Quarters 1st Australian Division |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 1/42/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A3 Orvieto on |
| Date of embarkation incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as 22 October 1914. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | AIF Headquarters |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
OBE (Military) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30 Date: |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BALFOUR John |