| Regimental number | 2414 |
| Place of birth | Footscray Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 607 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, J T Sharples, 607 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 16 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 | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 April 1919 |
