| Regimental number | 2707 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Striker |
| Address | 23 Thornley Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, James McGovern, 23 Thornley Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 31st Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 16 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 9 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 September 1917 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | 30th Bn |
