| Regimental number | 680 |
| Place of birth | Prahran Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Draftsman |
| Address | 1 Gascoyne Street, Canterbury, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs C Purton, 1 Gascoyne Street, Canterbury, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 25 August 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, No 2 Squadron, B Flight |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/5/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 25 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 June 1918 |