| Regimental number | 823 |
| Place of birth | Durham England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | 26 Watt Street, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Banks, 26 Watt Street, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 7 September 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 7 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A38 Ulysses on 22 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 January 1916 |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 3684 Corporal John BANKS, 13th Bn, returned to Australia, 5 April 1919; 822 Corporal Charles BANKS, 13th Bn, returned to Australia, 3 January 1916. |
