| Regimental number | 5332 |
| Place of birth | Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Watchmaker |
| Address | 32 Langridge Street, Alphington, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Bates, Alphington, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 16 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 4 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 March 1919 |
