| Regimental number | 2616 |
| Place of birth | Charlton, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Dandenong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 4.25" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Edward Bassett, Frankston Road, Dandenong, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | 10 July 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 57th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/74/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 March 1920 |
| Discharge date | 29 June 1920 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |