| Regimental number | 1220 |
| Place of birth | Dunlofty, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Glenlofty, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Boatman, Glenlofty via Elmhurst, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 10 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 30 April 1919 |
