| Regimental number | 1017 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Tram conductor |
| Address | 22 Newland Street, Bondi Junction, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Steele, Redfern, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 5 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A23 Suffolk on 18 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 17 October 1916 |