| Regimental number | 222 |
| Place of birth | Port Fairy Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fisherman |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Son, G B Pettingill, c/o Miss West, Yambuk, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 11 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on 25 February 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 January 1916 |