| Regimental number | 6034 |
| Place of birth | Cardiff, Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Brawlin, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, William C. Bannister, 1 Hannah Street, Bute Docks, Cardiff, Sth Wales |
| Enlistment date | 12 October 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 12 October 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Cootamundra, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 31 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 September 1917 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | 21 February 1949 |
| Place of burial | Cootamundra Cemetery |