| Regimental number | 1316 |
| Place of birth | Bristol England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 41 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Walter Stanley Painter, GPO Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 16 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 6865 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 August 1918 |
| Miscellaneous details | See 6865A Frederick John PAINTER for second period of enlistment |
