| Regimental number | 5734 |
| Place of birth | Tebay, Westmoreland, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Stockinbingal, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31.1 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss I Machell, Bentham, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Cootamundra, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Benalla', 25 August 1917; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, right shoulder and face), Sydney, 10 December 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MACHELL Thomas |