| Regimental number | 2688 |
| Place of birth | Goulburn New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Shearer |
| Address | High Street, Penrith, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Best, High Street, Penrith, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 1 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 16 August 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 13 February 1917 |
| Date of death | 14 November 1958 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Crematorium |