| Regimental number | 4597 |
| Place of birth | Homebush Lower, Victoria |
| School | State School, Homebush Lower, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Homebush Lower via Avoca, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr G Templeton, Homebush Lower via Avoca, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Polygon Wood, Belgium |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Place of burial | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (Plot XXIII, Row C, Grave No. 9A), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 166 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Annie Christina TEMPLETON, Homebush Lower, Victoria |
| Family/military connections | Uncle: 198 Pte Joseph Henry McDONALD, 22nd Bn, died of wounds, 18 November 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
