| Regimental number | 5036 |
| Place of birth | Richmond River New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | Bathurst Street, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Groves, Bathurst Street, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 22 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 4 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 6563 Pte Alexander GROVES, 25th Bn, killed in action, 4 July 1918. |
