| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Licensed surveyor and civil engineer |
| Address | Palace Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A M McGowen, Palace Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 5 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 24 August 1916 |