| Regimental number | 62286 |
| Place of birth | Angaston, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank officer |
| Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A R Ball, 'Viona', Wycombe Road, Neutral Bay, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | 10 June 1918 |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th South Australian Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 31 August 1918 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 2 February 1920 |
| Discharge date | 26 February 1920 |
| Other details | Medal: British War Medal |