| Regimental number | 6791 |
| Place of birth | Port Broughton, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | North Norwood, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Bates, Ashbrook Avenue, North Norwood, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 14 July 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 30 October 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 July 1919 |
