
| Regimental number | 611 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Poutry farm manager |
| Address | Cowan Street, Gawler, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Rev Sydney Best, Gawler, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |