| Regimental number | 3247 |
| Place of birth | Bolton England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Moulder |
| Address | Johns Street, Kogarah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Brother, J Howcroft, Johns Street, Kogarah, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 8 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 2 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 September 1919 |
| Date of death | 2 March 1960 |
| Place of burial | Woronora Cemetery |