| Regimental number | 236 |
| Place of birth | Hamilton, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Synot Street, Werribee, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Cousin, Mrs J Hallinan, Werribee, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Andrew Richardson |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 13 February 1917; discharged (medically unfit: chronic suppurative otitis media), Sydney, 23 May 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 60 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PORTER Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
