| Regimental number | 1281 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Euroa, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Katamatite, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.6 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Sidebottom, Katamatite, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Denison', 25 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 27 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No V11835. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SIDEBOTTOM Frank Ernest |