| Regimental number | 3173 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith's striker |
| Address | 'Menmuir', 30 King Street, Ashfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Messer, St Mervyns, Ingleburn, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Motor Transport Section |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
