| Regimental number | 194 |
| Place of birth | Geelong Victoria |
| Other Names | John |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 48 Fletcher Street, Essendon, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth McArren, 48 Fletcher Street, Essendon, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 5 February 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 8 February 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on 29 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 January 1918 |