| Regimental number | 4820 |
| Place of birth | Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 391 Cardigan Street, Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 41.7 |
| Height | 5' 5.25" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Margaret Maria Whiting, 9 Currayong Road, Auburn, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 4 May 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 5 July 1917; discharged (medically unfit: myalgia and senility), Melbourne, 13 August 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 52 |
| Place of burial | Box Hill Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WHITING Herbert George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
