| Regimental number | 78 |
| Place of birth | Cootamundra New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Bushman |
| Address | Huon Park, Tarramurra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Margaret A Melville, Huon Park, Turramurra, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 21 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board TRANSPORT A34 Persic on 21 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 29 August 1915 |
