| Regimental number | 209 |
| Place of birth | North Carlton Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Upholsterer |
| Address | 90 Fenwick Street, North Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, F W Skehan, 90 Percival Street, North Carlton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 18 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | PTE (AAMC) |
| Unit name | 2nd Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/21/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 9 February 1916 |