| Regimental number | 1942 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Parmaroo, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Petersburg, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 6' 5" |
| Weight | 182 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William James Naish, Parmaroo, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Petersburg, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 20 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 2 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S86178. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, NAISH Alick |