| Regimental number | 14062 |
| Place of birth | Longford Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Watchmaker |
| Address | South Geelong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, R J Polkinghorne, Eaglehawk, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 19 July 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 14 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Casualty Clearing Station |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 May 1919 |