| Regimental number | 2986 |
| Place of birth | Albany Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Hotelkeeper |
| Address | Mount Barker, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Nora B Sonness, Albany, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 12 July 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 51st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/68/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 9 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 17 June 1918 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Surname spelt SOUNESS |
