| Regimental number | 1286 |
| Place of birth | Carcoar New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Shelly Street, Campsie, near Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 39 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Horner, Shelly Street, Campsie, near Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 16 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 30 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 October 1918 |