| Regimental number | 885 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o E J McManus, Myall Creek via Bingara, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, J McManus, Myall Creek via Bingara, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 25 November 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 17 March 1915 |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 490 Pte Edward James McMANUS, 33rd Bn, returned to Australia, 18 October 1917; 769 Pte Dennis William McMANUS, 2nd Bn, returned to Australia, 9 February 1916. |
