| Regimental number | 1957 |
| Place of birth | Eastletown, Isle of Man |
| School | Rushen School, Isle of Man |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 23 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Karran 43 Regents Road, Blundells Sands Liverpool, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death | 28 |
| Place of burial | Puchevillers british Cemetery (Plot III, Row F, Grave No. 7), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 94 |