| Regimental number | 3011 |
| Place of birth | Warris Creek, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Telegraph linesman |
| Address | Redfern, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Thomas Ball, 8 Meagher Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | A.L.H (2 years) 7th (still serving) |
| Enlistment date | 17 October 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 17 October 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 24 January 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Divisional Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 January 1920 |
| Discharge date | 19 April 1920 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |