| Regimental number | 1220 |
| Place of birth | Napier New Zealand |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Government Road, Murray Bridge, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 39 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Florence Louisa Nelson, Government Road, Murray Bridge, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 23 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 7 June 1918 |