| Regimental number | 235 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Saddler |
| Address | Alfred Street, Birkenhead, Port Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. W. M. Short, 21 Phillip Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 19 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Saddler |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 22 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 February 1918 |