| Regimental number | 3160 |
| Place of birth | Gawler South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Willeston, Gawler, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Pointon, Willaston, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 16 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 14 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 July 1916 |
| Date of death | 14 August 1969 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery |