| Regimental number | 235 |
| Place of birth | Port Shapstone South Africa |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mechanical engineer |
| Address | 45 Regent Street, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ellen May Read, 45 Regent Street, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 17 August 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 16 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, No 1 Squadron, B Flight |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/4/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 16 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 November 1916 |