| Regimental number | 10163 |
| Place of birth | Christchurch New Zealand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Address | School House, Halswell, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, S P Guiney, School House, Halswell, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | 19 July 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 14 December 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 17 December 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 December 1918 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 10164 Gunner Alan Henry GUINEY, 2nd Divisional Ammunition Column, returned to Australia, 9 March 1919. |