| Regimental number | 984 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Sherwood, 63 Manning Road, East Malvern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Palstra, Sherwood, 63 Manning Road, East Malvern, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 17 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
