| Regimental number | 1197 |
| Place of birth | Cheshire England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Southport, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary Ball, Brighton Parade, Southport, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 6 March 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 6 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 5 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 July 1919 |