| Regimental number | 1501 |
| Place of birth | Uralla, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Rocky River, Uralla, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 149 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J E Swilks, Rocky River, Uralla, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 3 January 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Armidale, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 4 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 March 1919 |
