| Regimental number | 287 |
| Place of birth | Carnavon Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Higham Road, North Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A E Nelson, Higham Road, North Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 8 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Bugler |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 June 1915 |
