| Regimental number | 553 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | c/o J H Fairfax, Cambooya, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jane Louisa Read, c/o J H Fairfax, Camboova, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 12 April 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 29 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 March 1919 |
