| Regimental number | 573 |
| Place of birth | Binmera Station Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, B. Trail, Inkerman, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 21 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 24 September 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Australian General Hospital |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 January 1918 |
| Other details | Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |