| Regimental number | 181 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | University student |
| Address | 8 Clifford Street, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Phelan, 8 Clifford Street, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 17 September 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 1 May 1916 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |