| Regimental number | 4538 |
| Place of birth | Kingston South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Avenue Range, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Hocking, Avenue Range, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 14 October 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 13 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 16 December 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 January 1919 |
| Date of death | 27 December 1973 |