| Regimental number | 3012 |
| Place of birth | Kentish Town, London, England |
| School | London County Council School, Carlton Road, Kentish Town, London |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 21 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Blackbutt, Brisbane Valley Line, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Mary Smith, 42 Caveton Street, London NW, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Stretcher bearer; 'mentioned for good work done in the field' [MID?]. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Cabin Hill Cemetery (Row B, Grave No. 5), Wytschaete, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 145 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Matilda BASS |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |