| Regimental number | 4990 |
| Place of birth | Maldon, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Long Gully, Maldon, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.6 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 141 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Bettie, Long Gully, Maldon, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Company, Australian Army Service Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Chemnitz', 7 July 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 20 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BETTIE John Arthur |