| Regimental number | 542 |
| Place of birth | Geelong Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Spinner |
| Address | 13 Sydney Avenue, Geelong East, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | 12, J Jas Groves, 13 Sydney Avenue, Geelong East, Victoria |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 12 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | hq 5th A Division |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 May 1919 |