| Regimental number | 400 |
| Place of birth | Hobart Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 'Neika', Huon Road, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Ganks, Sandfly, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 28 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 1 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
