| Regimental number | 15680 |
| Place of birth | Moss Vale New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 805 New Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Road, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Oakes, 805 New Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 4, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/111/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Artillery Brigade (Squadron) |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 5741 Lance Corporal Albert OAKES, 13th Bn, returned to Australia, 25 January 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Macquarie Park Cemetery |