| Regimental number | 7154 |
| Place of birth | Grafton New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Grafton, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Schafer, Bacon Street, Grafton, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 12th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 23 August 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Ormonde on 2 March 1918 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Base Reception Camp |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 July 1919 |