| Regimental number | 397 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Sailmaker |
| Address | 38 Perry Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, William E Whiffen, 38 Perry Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 14 September 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Able Bodied Driver |
| Unit name | Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 34/12/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Moldavia on 5 October 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 29 May 1917 |
