| Regimental number | 4232 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Chemist |
| Address | 8 Princess Street, Ballarat East, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, James E Besemeres, 8 Princess Street, Ballarat East, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 25 July 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 26 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | PACT SGT MAJ |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 7 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 July 1915 |