| Regimental number | 6944 |
| Place of birth | South Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Prahran, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Frederick Matthew Pretty, Yallock via Koo-wee-rup, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 9 March 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 11 May 1917 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | AIF Headquarters |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |