| Regimental number | 6856 |
| Place of birth | Balaklava, South Australia |
| School | Malakhoff Public School, SA (?) |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Bowman, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emma Briggs, Bowman, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Belgium |
| Age at death | 30 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
| Place of burial | Bethleem Farm West Cemetery (Row F, Grave No. 12), Messines, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 58 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Thomas and Emma bRIGGS, Bowmans, South Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
