| Regimental number | 1286 |
| Place of birth | Albert Park Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Repairer |
| Address | 151 Danks Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Talent, 151 Danks Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 51st Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 19 October 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 18 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Air Mechanic |
| Unit name | 2nd Australian Flying Squadron, 3rd Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/5/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 6 December 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 May 1919 |