| Regimental number | 5725 |
| Place of birth | Devonport Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 34 Hillside Crescent, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, W H Layh, 34 Hillside Crescent, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 14 September 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Reinforcement 11 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 11 October 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 April 1919 |
