| Regimental number | 12044 |
| Place of birth | Ballina New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | University student |
| Address | Drummoyne, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alexander Ponton, 11 Queen Victoria Street, Drummoyne, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | S U Scouts |
| Enlistment date | 23 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Field Ambulance 9, Section B |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 1 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 February 1919 |
