| Regimental number | 1872 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | Loco Depot, Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, William John Wells, Worsley, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 26 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 19 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 December 1915 |
