| Regimental number | 44 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 398 Bourke Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, G Jessen, 398 Bourke Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| Enlistment date | 19 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 1st Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/20/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 December 1915 |