| Regimental number | 6 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | 254 Jersey Road, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Claude Whelan, 254 Jersey Road, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 6 April 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 6 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Farrier Sergeant |
| Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 13 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 7 January 1919 |