| Regimental number | 875 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Ironmoulder |
| Address | 52 Haines Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Wm Whetton, 52 Haines Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 17 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 July 1916 |
| Date of death | 15 February 1959 |
| Place of burial | Mt Thompson Crematorium |