| Regimental number | 1723 |
| Place of birth | Mt Gambier South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Ardno PO, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Henry Penny, Ardno PO, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Listed on Strathdownie Honor Roll, Strathdownie Memorial Hall, Victoria. |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
