| Regimental number | 775 |
| Place of birth | Lismore New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | Mullumbimby, Brunswick Heads, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Wakely, South Casino, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 9 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 18 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 18 October 1917 |