| Regimental number | 185 |
| Place of birth | Barton-upon-Humber England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Telegraphist |
| Address | 12 Charles Street, St. Kilda, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. L.E. Sumner, 12 Charles Street, St. Kilda, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 9 November 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Signal Company Engineers Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board TRANSPORT A30 Borda on 22 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 17 October 1916 |