| Regimental number | 2646 |
| Place of birth | Goulburn New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Boot repairer |
| Address | Cowper Street, Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Grooms, Cowper Street, Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2640 Pte Daniel John GROOMS, 18th Bn, returned to Australia, 4 May 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |