| Regimental number | 6799 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Chelsea, Summer Hill, New South Wales |
| School | Sydney Boys' High School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Euroka, Croydon Street, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr B Short, Euroka, Croydon Street, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Port Nicholson on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, Menin Road, Ypres, 21 September 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |