| Regimental number | 29564 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Barman |
| Address | 471 Swan Street, Burnley, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Ploughwright, 471 Swan Street, Burnley, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 3 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 118 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/136/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 3 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |