| Regimental number | 977 |
| Place of birth | Eaglehawk Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Sorter of drugs |
| Address | 100 Kay Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Staley, 100 Kay Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 3 February 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 30 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 July 1917 |