| Regimental number | 5216 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Traveller |
| Address | Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, C Horswell, Gladwyn, Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 8559 Pte Owen Plimsoll HORSWELL, 15th Field Ambulance, returned to Australia, 11 May 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Crematorium |