| Regimental number | 2981 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 29 Belmont Street Alexandria, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs N E Read, 23 Malcolm Street Erskinville, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 3 May 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 31 May 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 30 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Division Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 March 1919 |