| Regimental number | 29971 |
| Place of birth | Wellington New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Produce merchant |
| Address | Wynyard, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B Lay, Motcombe House, Eastbourne, Sussex, England |
| Enlistment date | 1 May 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 120 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/136/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 3 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |