| Regimental number | 2953 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Engineer's assistant |
| Address | 65 Berkley Road, Manly, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Agnes Beattie, 65 Berkley Road, Manly, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 17th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 27 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 October 1916 |