| Regimental number | 315 |
| Place of birth | Waratah Tasmania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Waratah, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Geo Hanson, Waratah, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 26 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 November 1918 |
| Date of death | 13 January 1966 |
| Place of burial | Carr Villa Cemetery |