| Regimental number | 3121 |
| Place of birth | Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Simpson Street, Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Owen Hale, Simpson Street, Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name John Bamford |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Robert Owen and Elizabeth HALE |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 51 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia |