| Regimental number | 2083 |
| Place of birth | Johnsburg South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Malvern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, Johann Grocke, Warrumbuncle, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 30 September 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 22 December 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 May 1919 |