| Regimental number | 4672 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Boiler attendant |
| Address | 'Leura', Raynor Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Brother, George William Best, 'Leura', Raynor Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 6 August 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 31 October 1917 |
