| Regimental number | 2694 |
| Place of birth | Molong New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Warehouseman |
| Address | Forbes Road, Parkes, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Leister, Forbes Road, Parkes, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 17 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 19 April 1919 |
| Date of death | 6 February 1959 |
| Place of burial | Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park Cemetery |
