| Regimental number | 6587 |
| Place of birth | Gretna Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Gretna, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J 0akes, Gretna, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 6 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 20 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |