| Regimental number | 982 |
| Place of birth | Dunolly Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Horse-breaker |
| Address | Shower Street, South Preston |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. Annie Westcott, Shower Street, South Preston |
| Enlistment date | 14 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 June 1918 |