| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| School | Annandale North Public School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 139 Johnston Street, Annandale, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alfred Henry Pettifer, 139 Johnston Street, annandale, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 31st Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant (Honorary Lieutenant) |
| Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Listed on Annandale North Public School Roll of Honour ('For King and Country'), New South Wales. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |