| Regimental number | 1565 |
| Place of birth | Helensburgh New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | El motor driver |
| Address | Helensburgh North, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Hotchkis, Helensburgh North, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 10 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 9 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 April 1919 |