| Regimental number | 4362 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown Victoria |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Fitter and turner |
| Address | Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, William George Trist, 86 Railway Place, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 8 March 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 21 June 1917 |
| Date of death | 12 November 1957 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |
