| Regimental number | 7044 |
| Place of birth | Perth Western Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Mill hand |
| Address | c/o Mrs Elizabeth McNess, 665 Newcastle Street, Leederville, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Emily Matilda McNess, 14 Harwood Place, Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 9 October 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 19 September 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 23 December 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 May 1919 |