| Regimental number | 272 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Senior mechanic |
| Address | 37 Railway Crescent, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Bertha Bett, 37 Railway Crescent, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 4 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, No 1 Squadron, C Flight |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/4/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 16 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 July 1917 |