| Regimental number | 2896 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 6 Whiting Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Hannah McGuinness, 6 Whiting Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 7 August 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 October 1916 |