| Regimental number | 434 |
| Place of birth | South Yarra Victoria |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | 29 Portland Place, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Margaret Lester, 29 Portland Place, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 20 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 19 January 1916 |