| Regimental number | 4240 |
| Place of birth | Oxford England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Henry Geo. Townsing, 76 Moore Street, Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Frances Young, Glenavon Villa, Surrey, Oxted, England |
| Enlistment date | 3 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 7 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 11 January 1918 |