| Regimental number | 7242 |
| Place of birth | Westbury, Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Beaconsfield, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Best, Beaconsfield, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 4 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 10 February 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 August 1919 |
| Date of death | 10 June 1960 |
| Place of burial | Carr Villa Cemetery |
