| Regimental number | 15733 |
| Place of birth | Birmingham England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o Miles, Charlotte Street, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, J J Hignell, 7 Stoneleigh Road, Birmingham, England |
| Enlistment date | 14 October 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Reinforcement 16 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 14 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Division Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 May 1919 |