| Regimental number | 2185 |
| Place of birth | Murray Bridge South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmiths striker |
| Address | 177 Brisbane Street, Brown Hill, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Jane Petterson, Brisbane Street, Brown Hill, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 1 April 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 25 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 6 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 March 1919 |