| Regimental number | 32 |
| Place of birth | Kensington Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Fellmonger |
| Address | 35 Bignell Street, Flemington, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Simpkins, 35 Bignell Street, Flemington, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 15 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 7 November 1915 |