| Regimental number | 5399 |
| Place of birth | Inverell New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Address | Wongajong, McLeod Street, Mosman, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Father, W V W Knowles, Wongajong, McLeod Street, Mosman, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |