| Regimental number | 850 |
| Place of birth | Launceston Tas |
| Religion | Christian Mission |
| Occupation | Tinsmith |
| Address | 115 George Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alex William Heron, 115 George Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 92nd Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 20 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 1 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 18 January 1919 |