| Regimental number | 12817 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Railway porter |
| Address | 98 Rose Terrace, Wayville, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A L Shanks, Post Office Walkerville, Walkerville, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 27 July 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 3 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Field Ambulance |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/54/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 31 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 October 1917 |
| Date of death | 14 January 1966 |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery |
