| Regimental number | 2466 |
| Place of birth | Fremantle Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grocers assistant |
| Address | 27 Francisco Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emily Purvis, 16 Francisco Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 86th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 3 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 51st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/68/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A66 Uganda on 20 September 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 July 1917 |