| Regimental number | 166 |
| Place of birth | Manchester, England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, William Banks, c/o Righetti And Co, Heywood, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 8 years in the Manchester Regiment, British Army; time expired. |
| Enlistment date | 5 September 1914 |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on 24 September 1914 |
| Fate | Discharged 31 October 1914 |
| Other details | Did not embark. His wife informed the military authorities of his married status, he was discharged, 31 October 1914, before the SS 'Omrah' sailed from Melbourne. |