| Regimental number | 7060 |
| Place of birth | Portland New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | Mowbray Road, Chatswood, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr. A.J. Short, Mowbray Road, Chatswood, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 28 August 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 11 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 June 1919 |