| Regimental number | 2988 |
| Place of birth | Dalby Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Telegraph lineman |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward Ball, Oakey, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 29 January 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 29 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A43 Barunga on 26 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Signal Squadron |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 26 July 1919 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
