| Regimental number | 2284 |
| Place of birth | Rochdale England |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Groom |
| Address | c/o Mrs Ball, George Street, Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, G T Royds, 3l9 Halifax Road, Rochdale Lancashire, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Mt Thompson Crematorium |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
