| Regimental number | 28192 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter and joiner |
| Address | St Mark's Road, Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, H F Besford, St Mark's Road, Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 1 September 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 4 September 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 7, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 25 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 September 1919 |
