| Regimental number | 789 |
| Place of birth | Stawell Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Blacksmiths striker |
| Address | c/o Mrs Spencer, Koonang Road, East Caulfield, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mrs P Parsons, Marnoo, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 18 September 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 1 October 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 22 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 November 1918 |