| Regimental number | 656 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farriers floorman |
| Address | 119 Mullins Street, Rozelle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Pappa, 174 Mullins Street, Rozelle, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 1 February 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 12 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 April 1919 |
