| Regimental number | 2995 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | 36 Camden Street, Newtown, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22.3 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ruth Templeton, 36 Camden Street, Newtown, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2995A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Andrew Richardson |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marathon', 19 April 1919; disembarked, Sydney, 10 June 1919; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, severe; left foot amputated), Sydney, 18 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA B2455 8098755 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
