| Regimental number | 2397 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o Mr Buxton, Gormandale via Traralgon, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Samways, 27 Overdale Road, South Ealing, London, England |
| Enlistment date | 7 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Osterley on 29 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Motor Transport Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 29 May 1919 |