| Regimental number | 1243 |
| Place of birth | Cambewarra New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Motor driver |
| Address | Tabulam, Clarence River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Terisa Tait, Tabulam, Clarence River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 23 January 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 24 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 13 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 May 1919 |