| Regimental number | 1969 |
| Place of birth | North Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Keeper, Zoological Gardens |
| Address | 36 Ormond Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs J J Parsons, 36 Ormond Road, Ascotvale, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 18 June 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 15 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 January 1916 |