| Place of birth | Kadina, South Australia |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Horticulturist |
| Address | Mildura, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M H Thorn, Angaston, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 21 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A16 Star of Victoria on 25 February 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 November 1918 |
