| Regimental number | 740 |
| Place of birth | Bothwell Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Hailton, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Next of kin | Son, George Tarr, Hamilton, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 15 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 1 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 13 February 1917 |