| Regimental number | 6594 |
| Place of birth | North Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Tinsmith |
| Address | 27 Henry Street, North Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Shanks, 39 Hagelthorn Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Rosieres Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot II, Row A, Grave No. 13), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 45 |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |