| Regimental number | 565 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Helen Street, Prospect, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Melvin, Northam, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Police |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: WIlliam and Martha Ann MELVIN |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 60 |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |