| Place of birth | Stawell, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk in Holy Orders |
| Address | St John's Vicarage, Brougham Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M J Best, St John's Vicarage, Brougham Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Chaplain (4th Class) |
| Unit name | Chaplains' Corps |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Chaplain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Chaplains' Department |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Magnificant work both before and during the Battle of Messines. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |