| Regimental number | 2377 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Nurseryman |
| Address | 3 Balston Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Caroline Bettles, 3 Balston Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 59th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/76/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 910 Pte Howard William BETTLES, 6th Bn, killed in action, 25 April 1915; 336 Pte Hedley Farquahson BETTLES, 14th Machine Gun Company, killed in action, 12 May 1917; 507 Pte Leslie Randolph BETTLES, 23rd Bn, returned to Australia, 29 January 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |