| Regimental number | 32008 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 'Tuxado', Albert Road, Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, A E Hobson, 'Tuxado', Albert Road, Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 5 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | 5th Field Artillery Brigade, 6th - 13th Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on 10 February 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 July 1919 |