| Regimental number | 4961 |
| Place of birth | Wilcannia New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Address | Balranald, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W G Tress, Balranald, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 25 November 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 7 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 2 June 1919 |