| Regimental number | 40 |
| Place of birth | Lincoln, England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Line repairer |
| Address | Quambatook, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Taylor, Hurnbank, Holbeach, Lincoln, England |
| Enlistment date | 3 February 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 20 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 July 1919 |