| Regimental number | 3321 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | Manly, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Arthur Hobday, 24 James Road, Papanui, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | 9 March 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 16 July 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 December 1918 |