| Regimental number | 5144 |
| Place of birth | Paynesville Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fisherman |
| Address | Paynesville via Bairnsdale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward S May, Paynesville via Bairnsdale, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 5 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 19 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 June 1919 |
