| Regimental number | 27534 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Iron worker |
| Address | 10 Dwyer Street, Clifton Hill, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, H Bates, 10 Dwyer Street, Clifton Hill, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 55th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 4 May 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 12, Reinforcement 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/39/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 20 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 17 April 1920 |
| Discharge date | 1 February 1921 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
