| Regimental number | 2879 |
| Place of birth | Hobart Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mrs Rose Pamplin Sainsbury, C/o B Sparkes, Charles Street, Moonah, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Rose Pamplin Sainsbury, C/o B Sparkes, Charles Street, Moonah, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 93rd Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 26 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 6 December 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Machine Gun Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 30 April 1919 |
