| Regimental number | 5986 |
| Place of birth | Mansfield, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Electrical engineer |
| Address | Highett Street, Mansfield, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr C F Bird, Highett Street, Mansfield, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 26 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Australian General Hospital |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 June 1919 |
