| Regimental number | 7068 |
| Place of birth | Richmond Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Tram conductor |
| Address | 471 Swan Street, Burnley, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, H R Ploughwright, 471 Swan Street, Burnley, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 27 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 16 December 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 October 1917 |
