| Regimental number | 50138 |
| Place of birth | Creswick Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Agricultural labourer |
| Address | Wal Wal via Stawell, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Ridd, Wal Wal via Stawell, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 20 August 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st General (Victorian) Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 21 March 1918 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Depot Unit of Supply |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 August 1919 |