| Regimental number | 1787 |
| Place of birth | Coolgardie Western Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Photo process engraver |
| Address | Chamberlain Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Rail, Chamberlain Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 30th Signal Company Army Engineers |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
