| Regimental number | 4793 |
| Place of birth | Richmond Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 50 Duke Street, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elsie May Sleightholm, 128 Murphy Street, Burnley, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 26 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 4 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 7 February 1919 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name John William |