| Regimental number | 22915 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Plasterer |
| Address | Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Bates, Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 29th A L H |
| Enlistment date | 21 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 18 December 1918 |