| Regimental number | 390 |
| Place of birth | Bexhill England |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Silvester, 30 High Street, Battle, Sussex, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 392 Pte Frank SILVESTER, 16th Bn, returned to Australia, 12 December 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |