| Regimental number | 1908 |
| Place of birth | Parramatta New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Sheep overseer |
| Address | Attmor, Olio, Queensland |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Bates, Whitwell,gordon Dale, Capella, Clermont, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 10 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/16/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Malwa on 22 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Squadron |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 May 1919 |
| Date of death | 10 July 1961 |
| Place of burial | Lutwyche Cemetery |