| Regimental number | 6202 |
| Place of birth | Northam, Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Age at embarkation | 21.3 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 163 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Sermon, Burgess Siding, via York, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Fremantle, 9 August 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 25 September 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 12 December 1916; taken on strength, 16th Bn, in the field, 19 December 1916. Killed in action, 13 July 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SERMON John Claude
Red Cross File 2460202G |