| Regimental number | 4835 |
| Place of birth | Katoomba New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Pallett Street, Specimen Hill Golden Square, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Hocking, Pallett Street, Specimen Hill Golden Square, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 16 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 14 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 May 1919 |
