| Regimental number | 721 |
| Place of birth | Geelong Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Horse breaker |
| Address | Healesville, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | ..., J Paterson, Healesville, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 2 February 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 May 1919 |