| Regimental number | 2867 |
| Place of birth | Camden New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Draper |
| Address | Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | James Besnley, 'Killarney', O'Connell Street, Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 18 September 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 18 September 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 59th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/76/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 3 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 18 December 1918 |