| Regimental number | 263 |
| Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Oil engine expert |
| Address | 7 Little Smythe Street, Geelong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Emna E Ruffin, 7 Little Smythe Street, Geelong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 28 August 1914 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 29 August 1915 |