| Regimental number | 2427 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | 53 Leslie Street, East St Kilda, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Topliff, 'The Hope,' Stanwell Moor, North Staines, Middlesex, England |
| Enlistment date | 9 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Osterley on 29 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 13 April 1919 |