| Regimental number | 1952 |
| Place of birth | Chiltern Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Telegraphist |
| Address | 144 Albert Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Harry Plate, 144 Albert Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 29 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 58th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/75/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 8 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 26 September 1917 |