| Regimental number | 6468 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Kergunyah, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, A. Besley, Kergunyah, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 26 July 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 25 January 1919 |
| Date of death | 14 January 1979 |
| Place of burial | Kiewa Cemetery |