| Regimental number | 5552 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Gormanston, West Coast, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Risley, Yanco, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 27 September 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 6th Field Company Engineers, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 17 December 1915 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |