| Regimental number | 2568 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Wellington, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Brother, W. Bestwick, Wellington, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 13 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 2 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 October 1916 |