| Regimental number | 9193 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Boot manufacturer |
| Address | Albert Street, Petersham |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Stephen Niness, Albert Street, Petersham |
| Enlistment date | 20 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Dermatological Hospital |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/69/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on 22 December 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 March 1918 |