| Regimental number | 723 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.6 |
| Height | 5' 9.75" |
| Weight | 173 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, G D Basnett, Enterprise Shoe Company, Gawler Place, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 18 months in the Prince Alfred College Cadets; member for 2.5 years, Fowler's Bay Rifle Club. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Discharged in the United Kingdom |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Discharged in the United Kingdom to accept a commission in the 9th Royal West Surrey Regiment, 7 January 1916. MBV. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 66 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BASNETT Leonard |