| Regimental number | 856 |
| Place of birth | Strathalbyn South Australia |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Clare Street, Largs Bay, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Taylor, Clare Street, Largs Bay, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Royal Australian Garrison Artillery |
| Enlistment date | 25 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Heavy Artillery Group 36, Reinforcement 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/49/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on 10 February 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 July 1919 |