| Regimental number | 2780 |
| Place of birth | Coleraine, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Alphington, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Ball, St Bernard Road, Alphington, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 7 July 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 7 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on 15 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 June 1916 |