| Regimental number | 3620 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Dublin, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Sussex Terrace, Westbourne Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Kate Ella Houston, Sussex Terrace, Westbourne Park, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 32nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT '', 12 July 1918; discharged |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 55 |
| Place of burial | Mitcham Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HOUSTON Charles Ernest |