| Regimental number | 47 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | 33 York Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Step-Father, William Shanks, 33 York Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 4 February 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 9 March 1919 |