| Regimental number | 849 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Raga Barracks, Queenscliff, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, R J Knape, 34 Ford Street, Newport, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Royal Australian Garrison Artillery |
| Enlistment date | 1 November 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Heavy Artillery Group 36, Reinforcement 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/49/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on 10 February 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Heavy Artillery Group |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 May 1919 |