| Regimental number | 6998 |
| Place of birth | Richmond Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Coach painter |
| Address | 97 Kent Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Royle, 97 Kent Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 24 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Trumpeter |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 4, Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 18 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 18 October 1917 |