| Regimental number | 116 |
| Place of birth | Bungabee near Lismore, New South Wales |
| School | Bungabee Public School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | North Lismore, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph Harley, Bangalow PO, Bangalow, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 42nd Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Messines, Belgium |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Messines Ridge British Cemetery (Plot I, Row C, Grave NO. 48), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 135 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Joseph and Mary HARLEY, 24 Phyll Street, Lismore, New South Wales |
| Family/military connections | Cousin; Sgt Major Fred Harley, mentioned in despatches Cousin; Sgt Jack Harley, Cruix Dr. Gruene |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |