| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cashier |
| Address | 21 Elizabeth Street, Tighes' Hill, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, James John Wells, 21 Elizabeth Street, Tighes' Hill, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 13th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |