| Regimental number | 5046 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motorist |
| Address | 38 Herbert Street, Northcote, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mr R A Best, 38 Herbert Street, Northcote, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 31 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 1 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 June 1919 |