| Regimental number | 21013 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Packer |
| Address | Heath Street, East Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Sterling, Heath Street, East Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | 1st A F A Brigade |
| Enlistment date | 20 November 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 28 June 1918 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | 9th Field Artillery Brigade, 34th Battery |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36(a)/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 52504 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 July 1919 |