| Regimental number | 1546 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Albert J Oakes, 69 Sandringham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, England |
| Enlistment date | 30 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | CSM |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 7 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |