| Regimental number | 2871 |
| Place of birth | Beechworth Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 140 Pickles Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Harper, 140 Pickles Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 12 June 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/14/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 20 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 April 1917 |