| Regimental number | 2022 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | 19 Cardigan Place, Royal Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Fred Parsons, Lara Lake, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 22 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 January 1917 |