| Regimental number | 7104 |
| Place of birth | West Bromwich England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Address | Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Birch, 'Aigburth House', Church Street, West Bromwich, England |
| Enlistment date | 12 May 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Hospital Transport Corps |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/104/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board RMS Mooltan on 24 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 January 1916 |