| Regimental number | 5225 |
| Place of birth | Maryborough Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | 7 Grant Street, Ballarat West, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J Skewes, 7 Grant Street, Ballarat West, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 29 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 1 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 April 1918 |