| Regimental number | 2540 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carter |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H J Palmer, 89 Young Street, Annandale, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 31st Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 28 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column Section 1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 18 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 October 1918 |
