| Regimental number | 3469 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Gatehouse, King Street, Wynnum, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward Martin Ball, Gatehouse, King Street, Wynnum, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | 17 July 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/14/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 16 December 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 9 February 1920 |
| Discharge date | 6 March 1920 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
