| Regimental number | 2160 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | 28 Partridge Street, Glenelg, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, F G Best, 28 Partridge Street, Glenelg, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2104 Pte George Harold BEST, 10th Bn, killed in action, 24 July 1918. |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
