| Regimental number | 976 |
| Place of birth | Sale Victoria |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | 23 Alexander Street, East St. Kilda, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, F. Trost, 23 Alexander Street, East St. Kilda, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 13 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 July 1916 |