| Regimental number | 3969 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | c/o James Murphy, Graham Street, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 149 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs James Ball, 24 Chalder Street, Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | 26 August 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 26 August 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 31 January 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 January 1920 |
| Discharge date | 22 April 1920 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |