| Regimental number | 13897 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25.8 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Matilda Phillips, 164 Albany Road, Stanmore, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Unit name | 1st Anzac Mounted Division, 7th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Morea on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Anzac Mounted Division Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Dunluce Castle', 8 July 1919; disembarked Sydney, 30 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 15 December 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PHILLIPS Samson John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
