| Regimental number | 2865 |
| Place of birth | Byron Bay New South Wales |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Engine cleaner |
| Address | South Lismore, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Wm. Bannister, South Lismore, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 12 February 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 12 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 52nd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/69/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 27 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 52nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 27 July 1917 |