| Regimental number | 965 |
| Place of birth | Camperdown Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farrier |
| Address | c/o Mrs. J. L. Pilkington, c/o Mrs. W.J. Taylor, Sandford Road, Enoggera, Brisbane |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. Nellie Pilkington, c/o Mrs. Ward, Bell Street, Enoggera |
| Enlistment date | 4 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Newcastle, New South Wales, on board HMAT 157 Malakuta on 22 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 May 1916 |