| Regimental number | 16 |
| Place of birth | Krambach New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Gladesville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph Patrick Ward, 'Wardell', Buffalo Road, Gladesville, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 8th AASC |
| Enlistment date | 26 October 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Australian Ordnance Corps (Inspector Ordnance Machinery Section) |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 2/12/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 5 January 1918 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Ordnance Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 18 July 1919 |