| Regimental number | 7859 |
| Place of birth | Wollongong New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Ryan Street, Balgownie, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Sherman, Ryan Street, Balgownie, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 30 June 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Tunnelling Companies (Sept 1916 - Feb 1918 Reinf) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 21 November 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Tunnelling Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 July 1919 |