| Regimental number | 2897 |
| Place of birth | Braidwood New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bridge labourer |
| Address | Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 39 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Annie Sophie Shepherd, George Street, Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 17 July 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 9 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 December 1918 |