| Regimental number | 9977 |
| Place of birth | West Wallsend New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Coal miner |
| Address | Thirroul, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Jane Speirs, Thirroul, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 37th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 21 March 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 4 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 9th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/28/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 5 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 May 1919 |