| Regimental number | 40 |
| Place of birth | Braddon England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 7 Alexander Drive, Douglas, Isle of Man |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Louisa Preston, 7 Alexander Drive, Douglas, Isle of Man |
| Enlistment date | 9 February 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion Head-Quarters Staff |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 March 1919 |
