| Regimental number | 3649 |
| Place of birth | Dudley Street, West Melbourne, Victoria |
| School | State School, Latrobe Street, West Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Next of kin | Step-Sister, Miss Lily Field, Albury Hotel, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Surname spelt SWAN |
| Age at death | 47 |
| Place of burial | Puchevillers British Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No. 67), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 103 |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |