| Regimental number | 6153 |
| Place of birth | Scottsdale Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Horse driver |
| Address | 'Glyn', Spencer Street, Rose Bay, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Father, Laurence Swanson, Weldborough, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 30 June 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 27 June 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 25 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 18 January 1919 |
| Date of death | 10 August 1959 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |