| Regimental number | 833 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | 3 Vernon Street, Balmain, East Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, John McGovern, 3 Vernon Street, Balmain, East Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 27 February 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 21 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 13 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 June 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | 55th Bn |
| Date of death | 29 June 1970 |
| Place of burial | Macquarie Park Cemetery |