| Regimental number | 1178 |
| Place of birth | Blayney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 41 Morgan Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs H L Brain, 41 Morgan Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 19 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Battery 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 20 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 May 1916 |