| Regimental number | 592 |
| Place of birth | Drik Drik Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | P O Portland, Portland, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Lightbody, P O Portland, Portland, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 12 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 July 1919 |