| Regimental number | 57351 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Uralla, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Jackeroo |
| Address | 'Woodlands', Uralla, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr James Swales, 'Woodlands', Uralla, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in Senior Cadets; 6 months in Citizen Forces |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Unit name | 4th General Service Reinforcements (Egypt) (New South Wales) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulimaroa', 13 March 1919; arrvied Melbourne, 19 April 1919, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 8 May 1919. Medal: British War Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SWALES Alan Cleghorn |