| Regimental number | 58712 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Address | Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 164 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs S Binkin, 27 Sturt Street, Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | 11 March 1918 |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st to 15th (NSW) General Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 19 June 1918 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Feldmarschall on 19 June 1918 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 9 January 1920 |
| Discharge date | 13 March 1920 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 18635 Pte James BASSETT, 13th Field Ambulance, returned to Australia, 22 August 1919. |
| Other details | Medal: British War Medal |