| Regimental number | 4953 |
| Place of birth | Rosedale Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 8 Tichborne Place, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 41 |
| Next of kin | Son, Mr W A Thoburn, 8 Tichborne Place, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 16 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 18 February 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 25 August 1917 |