| Regimental number | 6607 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Naval architect |
| Address | 28 Ferguson Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, L Benness, 28 Ferguson Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 5 July 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 June 1919 |