| Regimental number | 640 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Telegraphist |
| Address | 203 Melville Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, H R Minchin, 203 Melville Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 31st Signal Company Army Engineers |
| Enlistment date | 11 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Air Mechanic |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, No 2 Squadron, A Flight |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/5/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 25 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps Details |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 May 1919 |