| Regimental number | 9617 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway porter |
| Address | 59 Renwick Street, Alexandria, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Stanton Root, 59 Renwick Street, Alexandria, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 27 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Infantry Brigade 4, Field Ambulance 5, Reinforcement 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/48/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 8 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 June 1919 |